A Pregnant Woman's Use of Cocaine or Methamphetamines Increases the Risk

question 140

Multiple Choice

A pregnant woman's use of cocaine or methamphetamines increases the risk to her fetus of all of the following EXCEPT

• A) miscarriage.
• B) premature birth.
• C) obesity.
• D) low birth weight.

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Definitions:

Neuromodulator

A type of chemical messenger released from neurons in the brain to signal other neurons, modifying their activities and influencing many bodily functions.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap at the synapse between neurons, through which neurotransmitters are sent to communicate signals.

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; present in both males and females.

Feminizing Hormones

Hormones, such as estrogen, that promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.