Abnormal facial features,such as a flat mid-face,abnormally shaped ears,and the presence of a smooth ridge between nose and lips characterize infants _____.

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Abnormal facial features, such as those described, are one of the key diagnostic criteria for fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Option A, alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND), is a less severe form of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and does not necessarily involve physical abnormalities. Option B, alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD), refers to specific physical birth defects caused by prenatal alcohol exposure but does not necessarily involve abnormal facial features. Option D, gestational diabetes, and option E, eating disorders, are not known to be associated with the specific facial features described.

Abnormal Facial Features,such as a Flat Mid-Face,abnormally Shaped Ears,and the Presence