Amie continued to drink heavily after work throughout her pregnancy.Her daughter,now four,has physical abnormalities,including an underdeveloped jaw and thin upper lip,and cognitive and behavioral problems.She most likely has ____.
A)Down syndrome
B)fetal alcohol syndrome
C)hydrocephalus
D)spina bifida

Question

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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) refers to a group of physical and mental birth defects that can occur when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. The physical abnormalities of the daughter described in the scenario, such as the underdeveloped jaw and thin upper lip, are common in children with FAS. The cognitive and behavioral problems may also be a result of FAS. Down syndrome, hydrocephalus, and spina bifida are not typically associated with heavy maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Amie Continued to Drink Heavily After Work Throughout Her Pregnancy