Smoking harms the fetus ________.
A. through the expansion of the mother's blood vessels, which affects blood flow to the uterus
B. by removing carbon monoxide from red blood cells, which damages the central nervous system
C. by preventing gene methylation and reducing levels of cadmium
D. through a combination of effects, including epigenetic modification
Answer: D
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__________ is generally regarded as the founder of the child study movement
A) Charles Darwin B) G. Stanley Hall C) Alfred Binet D) Sigmund Freud
______________ is a type of brain imaging technique that includes repeated scans to allow researchers to see the brain at work
a. MRI c. PET b. fMRI d. CAT
Which of the following places Stanley at a greater risk for heart disease than his wife, Gertrude?
A. Stanley is more likely to be aware of his body and detect illnesses more quickly than Gertrude. B. Stanley is likely togo to the doctor for regular checkups less often than Gertrude. C. Stanley is more likely to eat more fruits and vegetables than Gertrude. D. Stanley is likely to eat less meat and fatty foods than Gertrude.