Which Statement Given to Expectant Parents Is FALSE

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which statement given to expectant parents is FALSE?

• A)The fetus is more vulnerable to teratogens than the embryo.
• B)There is no medical consensus as to a "safe" amount of alcohol consumption for pregnant women.
• C)Prenatal exposure to second-hand smoke can result in deficits in learning and attention.
• D)Pregnant women should avoid eating fish containing trace amounts of mercury.

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Gender Ratio

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