A common effect of both smoking and cocaine use on the pregnant woman is
a. Vasoconstriction
b. Increased appetite
c. Changes in insulin metabolism
d. Increased metabolism
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A Both smoking and cocaine use cause vasoconstriction, which results in impaired
placental blood flow to the fetus.
B Both smoking and cocaine use decrease the appetite.
C Smoking and cocaine use do not change insulin metabolism.
D Smoking can increase metabolism.
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