A woman who drinks alcohol excessively while pregnant may give birth to a child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. If so, what are the likely effects on the child?
a. ?decreased intellectual functioning
b. ?missing teeth
c. ?delayed sexual development
d. ?addiction to alcohol
Answer: a. ?decreased intellectual functioning
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