Which statement about the effects of prenatal use of illegal drugs is true?
A. They are independent of the effects of nutritional deprivation.
B. They are most likely to cause harm when use occurs during the germinal period.
C. They are less consistent than the impact of tobacco and alcohol.
D. They are more significant and better understood than the effect of legal substances such as tobacco and alcohol.
Answer: C
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