Which of the following processes is a way in which alcohol can damage a fetus?
A) Alcohol can increase cell division.
B) Alcohol can kill fetal cells.
C) Alcohol can raise IQ.
D) Alcohol can deprive the fetus of oxygen.
B) Alcohol can kill fetal cells. The alcohol in the mother's bloodstream crosses the placenta; once it reaches the fetus it can disrupt cell division and kill fetal cells.
You might also like to view...
The range of a set of data is the sum of the largest and smallest scores
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If you want to teach your new puppy to come to you when you call him, it would be best to start out reinforcing your dog on which schedule of reinforcement?
a. fixed ratio b. continuous c. intermittent d. variable interval
It appears that many people with schizophrenia have undergone a variety of birth and pregnancy complications. These findings suggest that atypical __________ may be involved
a. mothering c. central nervous system development b. genes d. fertilization
Mateo was born prematurely to Yvonne, a cocaine addict. Mateo’s caregivers can expect that __________
A) he will be very attentive to the environment B) his cries will be abnormally shrill and piercing C) he will overcome the harmful effects of drug exposure by age 3 D) his motor development will be especially rapid during the first year