According to your textbook, which of the following outcomes is associated with maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy?
A) defects in the eyes, ears, and heart
B) smaller brain, facial deformities, lack of coordination
C) increased likelihood of miscarriage, prematurity, and low birth weight
D) intellectual disabilities, blindness, and other physical disorders

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy is associated with increased likelihood of miscarriage, prematurity, and low birth weight. Smoking during pregnancy is also associated with health problems such as asthma, ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Smoking can also harm the developing brain of the fetus, leading to cognitive and behavioral problems later in life. However, outcomes such as defects in the eyes, ears, and heart and intellectual disabilities are not typically associated with maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy.

According to Your Textbook, Which of the Following Outcomes Is