How is alcohol able to affect the fetus?

A. The mother and fetus share circulatory systems.
B. The mother transmits what she ingests through the uterine wall.
C. The mother and fetus share digestive systems.
D. The mother transmits what she ingests through the placenta.


Answer: D

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