Jane's baby is quite small, has abnormal facial features and some organ damage, and is believed to have intellectual deficits. During pregnancy, Jane most likely
A) drank alcohol heavily.
B) smoked heavily.
C) drank large quantities of caffeinated coffee daily.
D) contracted rubella, or German measles, in her second trimester.

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Jane's baby displays symptoms consistent with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which is caused by heavy alcohol consumption during pregnancy. FAS can lead to growth deficiencies, facial abnormalities, organ damage, and intellectual deficits.

Jane's Baby Is Quite Small, Has Abnormal Facial Features and Some