Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)All fetuses exposed to alcohol will have cognitive problems later in life.
• B)Research suggests that growth deficits associated with prenatal alcohol exposure may be moderated by healthy family environments.
• C)Research indicates that moderate drinking has no effect on the fetus.
• D)The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has concluded that mild drinking is harmless for pregnant women.

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Definitions:

Urogenital Folds

Embryonic structures that contribute to the development of the external genitalia in both males and females.

Labioscrotal Swellings

Paired swellings formed by the genital tubercle and lying on either side, which eventually develop into either the scrotum in males or the labia majora in females during fetal development.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A medical condition characterized by severe respiratory dysfunction, commonly seen in premature infants or adults with damaged lung function.

Surfactant

Lipoproteins forming a monomolecular layer over pulmonary alveolar surfaces; stabilizes alveolar volume by reducing surface tension and the tendency for the alveoli to collapse.