Jenna's physical growth is slow. She has short eyelid openings, a thin upper lip, a flattened philtrum, and brain injury. Jenna's mother probably __________ during pregnancy.
A) drank heavily
B) smoked cigarettes
C) used cocaine
D) used methadone

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Jenna's physical characteristics and brain injury are consistent with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), which occur when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. The short eyelid openings, thin upper lip, and flattened philtrum are all common physical features of individuals with FASD.

Jenna's Physical Growth Is Slow