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Capo

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On an average day, Jenna smokes about 24 cigarettes and has done so throughout her pregnancy. Consequently, she has put her baby at increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT
 
  a. hyperacute hearing.
  b. slowed growth.
  c. central nervous system impairment.
  d. susceptibility to respiratory infection.

Question 2

Virginia smoked heavily throughout her pregnancy. Her husband is very worried about this because of the possible effects on his unborn child. Which of his concerns is most likely to occur?
 
  a. The child's low birth weight
  b. Missing limbs
  c. Visual impairment
  d. Ambiguous genitals



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a



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