Terrance,whose birth mother drank heavily throughout pregnancy,has a thin upper lip,short eyelid openings,a small head,and a smooth philtrum.His physical growth has been slow,and he shows impairment in memory,attention span,motor coordination,and social skills.Terrance has __________.

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Terrance exhibits classic physical characteristics and developmental impairments associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, which is caused by heavy maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Option B, partial fetal alcohol syndrome, is not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5 but may describe individuals with some of the features of fetal alcohol syndrome but not meeting all the criteria. Option C, alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder, describes individuals who do not meet full diagnostic criteria for fetal alcohol syndrome but still have evidence of neurodevelopmental impairments due to maternal alcohol consumption. Option D, cytomegalovirus, is a viral infection that can cause a range of developmental and physical impairments but would not necessarily present with the specific features described in Terrance's case.

Terrance,whose Birth Mother Drank Heavily Throughout Pregnancy,has a Thin Upper