What Body Systems May Be Impacted If a Mother Drinks

question 6

Multiple Choice

What body systems may be impacted if a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy and causes developmental problems to the endoderm?

• A) The epithelial lining of the digestive and respiratory systems may not be as functional as they should.
• B) The epithelial lining of the digestive and reproductive systems may not be as functional as they should.
• C) The epidermis and the epithelial lining of the oral cavity may not be as functional as they should.
• D) The outer layers of the digestive and respiratory systems may not be as functional as they should.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism to maintain internal stability and balance of physiological processes regardless of external changes.

Drive

A natural, genetically programmed impulse to achieve a target or fulfill a desire.

Thirsty Person

An individual experiencing the sensation of thirst, typically a physiological response signaling the need to ingest fluids for bodily hydration.

Incentives

Incentives are rewards or motives that encourage individuals to perform specific actions or behaviors.