Akio's mother drank during her pregnancy. She often consumed a beer in the evenings, followed by an occasional glass of wine. Akio is shorter and lighter than his peers, has a below-average head circumference, and has difficulty attending to directions. Akio most likely has ______.

A. fetal alcohol syndrome
B. alcohol-induced dwarfism
C. partial fetal alcohol syndrome
D. cerebral palsy


Answer: C

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