The most likely reason that children with fetal alcohol syndrome have brain abnormalities is because alcohol:
A) overexcites neurons.
B) stimulates nerve growth factor.
C) decreases apoptosis.
D) decreases release of neurotrophins.

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Alcohol decreases the release of neurotrophins, which are important for brain development and neuronal connections. This leads to brain abnormalities in children with fetal alcohol syndrome.

The Most Likely Reason That Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome