Pauline is a heavy drinker. Despite doctors' advice, she continues to drink throughout her pregnancy. She gives birth to a baby who has a deformed face and body. The baby is much smaller than other newborns and has nervous system disorders. In this scenario, Pauline's baby is likely to have

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The baby's symptoms, including a deformed face and body, small size, and nervous system disorders, are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome, which can occur when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy.

Pauline Is a Heavy Drinker