Dennis's mother had consumed a substantial amount of alcohol during her pregnancy; Dennis's intelligence is below normal,his growth is slowed,and his facial features are slightly deformed.Ellis's mother had also consumed a small amount of alcohol,and Ellis shows some,but not all,of the problems Dennis displays.Dennis suffers from _____; Ellis suffers from _____.
A)fetal alcohol effects; fetal alcohol syndrome
B)fetal alcohol effects; fetal alcohol effects as well
C)fetal alcohol syndrome; fetal alcohol effects
D)fetal alcohol syndrome; fetal alcohol syndrome as well

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Dennis's symptoms align with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which is caused by heavy alcohol consumption during pregnancy and includes intellectual disabilities, growth deficiencies, and facial deformities. Ellis's milder symptoms suggest fetal alcohol effects (FAE), a less severe condition resulting from lower levels of prenatal alcohol exposure.

Dennis's Mother Had Consumed a Substantial Amount of Alcohol During