Exposure to Lead,mercury,or X-Rays During Pregnancy Is Associated with an Increased

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Multiple Choice

Exposure to lead,mercury,or X-rays during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of

• A)developmental disabilities.
• B)premature birth.
• C)facial deformities.
• D)poor motor control.

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Definitions:

Natural Family

A term often used to refer to a family unit that includes biological parents and their children, as opposed to adoptive, step, or blended families.

Biological Parents

are the individuals whose genetic material a child inherits, commonly referred to as the birth mother and father.

Blended Family

A family unit where parents and their children from previous relationships live together or spend significant time together.

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who live nearby or in one household.