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Redwolflake15

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The development of fetal alcohol syndrome in infants is related to alcohol intake by a woman during her pregnancy. How does this syndrome affect the infant?
 a. The most severe impact happens during the first two months of pregnancy.
 b. Damage to the fetus can be reversed if alcohol intake stops during pregnancy.
 c. Children will grow out of the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome as they get older.
  d. This type of birth defect is very rare so it doesn't affect very many children.
 e. It impairs the closure of the neural tube and causes spina bifida.

Question 2

What should a woman who drinks a daily glass of wine with her dinner consider when she becomes pregnant?
 a. One glass of red wine a day is beneficial for heart health so this practice should be continued.
  b. Alcohol can help restore her appetite if she is nauseated during pregnancy.
 c. Even a small amount of alcohol during a critical growth period can be damaging.
 d. Alcohol can help in the transport of oxygen through the umbilical cord.
 e. A small amount of alcohol during pregnancy is healthy.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



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