Quincy Is Four Years Old,and He Has Mental Retardation and a Slightly

question 103

Multiple Choice

Quincy is four years old,and he has mental retardation and a slightly misshapen face.What most likely happened during Quincy's prenatal development?

• A) He was exposed to a teratogen.
• B) His mother experienced severe stress.
• C) His mother did not take in enough vitamin B.
• D) He skipped the embryonic period.

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