Linda Adopted a 1-Week-Old Baby Named Ben

question 22

Multiple Choice

Linda adopted a 1-week-old baby named Ben.Over the course of a few years,Linda observed the following symptoms in Ben despite her attempts to provide him with a healthy environment: His physical growth was stunted,his eyes and mouth looked abnormal,and he had trouble keeping up intellectually with the other children in his kindergarten class.What substance was Ben likely exposed to in utero?

• A)nicotine
• B)cocaine
• C)alcohol
• D)tetracycline

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information throughout the body.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that are responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses.

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated cells with the potential to develop into many different cell types that can contribute to repairing and replenishing tissues.

Motor Neurons

Motor neurons are nerve cells responsible for conveying signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, initiating movement.