Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons has been linked to _____ in children.
A)facial deformities
B)lowered levels of psychomotor development
C)withdrawal symptoms
D)low birth weight

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Studies have shown that prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can lead to lower levels of psychomotor development in children. PAHs are a common air pollutant found in many urban environments and can be transmitted to fetuses through maternal blood during pregnancy. The other answer choices (A, C, and D) are not typically associated with PAH exposure in utero.

Prenatal Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Has Been Linked to _____