Which Statement About Fetal Exposure to Alcohol Is NOT True

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement about fetal exposure to alcohol is NOT true?

• A) Alcohol in the mother's blood crosses the placenta into the fetus's bloodstream.
• B) The fetus smells alcohol through the amniotic sac.
• C) The fetus drinks alcohol-laden amniotic fluid.
• D) The fetus's poor ability to metabolize alcohol causes it to remain in the fetus's system for an extended period.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Muscles

Muscles located in the thorax that aid in breathing and support the chest wall.

Expiration

The process of exhaling air out of the lungs, involved in breathing and respiratory cycles.

Internal Intercostals

Muscles located between the ribs that assist with respiratory movements, particularly forced exhalation.

Rectus Femoris

One of the four quadriceps muscles of the thigh, playing a crucial role in knee extension and hip flexion.