One of the Reasons Why Babies Born to Women Who

One of the reasons why babies born to women who smoke during their pregnancy show growth retardation (that is, they are small and lighter than average for their gestational age) is that nicotine

A) destroys many of the nutrients in the woman's blood.
B) slows down the rate of cell division in the developing fetus.
C) constricts the blood vessels and limits the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta.
D) makes the fetus more active and this additional activity reduces the size of the fetus.