Marijuana, cocaine, and other illegal drugs can

A) be excreted by the mother so it cannot affect the baby.
B) be excreted by the mother before it reaches the baby.
C) cross the placenta from the mother to the fetus.
D) cross the placenta so that it does not reach the baby.


Answer: C

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