The US Public Health Service Believes That the Leading Cause of of Birth

question 78

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Public Health Service believes that the leading cause of birth defects in the United States is:

• A) smoking.
• B) drug abuse.
• C) infectious disease.
• D) alcohol abuse.

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Definitions:

Sensory Pathway Neurons

Nerve cells involved in the paths that sensory information travels from the sensory organs to the brain for processing.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neural signals.

Autonomic Nerves

Nerves that control involuntary functions in the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

That part of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, which includes the nerves that extend to the limbs, organs, and the body's periphery.