An infant is born with facial irregularities and a small, malformed brain. As the child grows up, she shows symptoms of mental deficit and tends to be both irritable and hostile. It is most likely that this infant's abnormalities are due to ___________.
A)HIV
B)untreated syphilis
C)fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
D)nicotine

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a condition that occurs in a child whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. It can cause a range of effects including facial abnormalities, brain malformation, and behavioral issues such as irritability and hostility.

An Infant Is Born with Facial Irregularities and a Small