The leading cause of birth defects in the United States is:
a. Cigarette smoking
b. Fetal alcohol syndrome
c. Marijuana use
d. HIV from sharing needles
B
The leading preventable cause of birth defects in the United States is fetal alcohol syndrome, causing mental and behavioral impairment.
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a. "Yes, you are correct. That is the action of the medication." b. "No, the medication only controls the bacteria." c. "Yes, the medication covers the bacteria's cell growth." d. "No, the action of the medication is unknown."
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a. valves opening. b. valves closing. c. the rapid movement of blood. d. rubbing together of the cardiac walls.