Why is it critical for pregnant women to abstain from smoking?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers may vary.In pregnant women, cigarette smoking has been linked to retarded fetal growth, higher risk for spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), and prenatal death. Hence, it is critical for pregnant women to abstain from smoking.

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orchidotomy : Incision into the __________

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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The dorsum is found on the posterior side of the trunk

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The combining form lumb/o- means "spine."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A papule is a small, elevated ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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