Question 1
The period of the fetus is considered:
◦ a less risky period, but one in which brain growth is rapid and susceptible to environmental hazards.
◦ the most sensitive and critical period of prenatal development.
◦ a risk-free period in which most major organs have already formed.
◦ a risk-free period by some scientists, although recent evidence suggests otherwise.
Question 2
Which one of the following statements about drug use during pregnancy is FALSE?
◦ It is only safe for the mother to consume alcohol during the first trimester of pregnancy; after this point, negative health outcomes can occur.
◦ A mother's methamphetamine use during pregnancy can result in dangerously high fetal blood pressure levels.
◦ Newborns whose mothers abused crack cocaine during pregnancy are at higher risk for physical malformations.
◦ Infants born to mothers who abuse heroin often suffer withdrawal symptoms, though the effects for their long-term health are still unclear.
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