Emily's Child Has Facial Deformities and Displays Some Mental Impairment

question 94

Multiple Choice

Emily's child has facial deformities and displays some mental impairment.If these defects can be traced to a teratogen used by Emily when she was pregnant,which was she most likely abusing?

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

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