Isabelle's baby was born blind, deaf, and with heart defects. Most likely Isabelle was exposed to __________ during her pregnancy.
A) rubella
B) mercury
C) syphilis
D) radiation

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Rubella (also known as German measles) is known to cause birth defects, including blindness, deafness, and heart defects, if a woman contracts it during pregnancy. Mercury, syphilis, and radiation can also cause birth defects, but they would not necessarily cause all three of these specific defects at once.

Isabelle's Baby Was Born Blind, Deaf, and with Heart Defects