Which of the Following Statements About the Effects of Marijuana

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the effects of marijuana exposure on offspring is true?

• A)Research has concluded that marijuana use by pregnant women is associated with memory deficits in their offspring.
• B)Research has indicated that mothers who use marijuana while pregnant have a higher risk of having a child who develops depression by age 10.
• C)Research has shown that mothers who use marijuana while pregnant risk their offspring using marijuana by age 14.
• D)Research has concluded that controlled doses of marijuana are associated with increased memory in the developing offspring.

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