Which of the following statements is true of the effect of substance abuse by pregnant mothers?

A. Infants whose mothers are addicted to heroin show several behavioral difficulties at birth, including withdrawal symptoms.
B. Maternal smoking is linked to enhanced ovarian functioning in female offspring.
C. Prenatal marijuana exposure is related to higher intelligence in children.
D. Cocaine exposure during prenatal development is linked to low blood pressure of the child at nine years of age.


Answer: A

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A. sympathetic; autonomic B. sympathetic; somatic C. parasympathetic; somatic D. parasympathetic; autonomic

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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