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rlane42

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You are worried about a good friend who reports a constant craving for alcohol and an inability to control his alcohol intake, and finds himself calling in sick to work more frequently due to excessive drinking.
 
  Your friend may be suffering from what disease?
 
  A. FAS
  B. gastritis
  C. alcohol poisoning
  D. alcoholism

Question 2

When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, which body system of the fetus is seriously damaged?
 
  A. respiratory
  B. gastrointestinal
  C. central nervous system
  D. reproductive



mfedorka

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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