Greta's child has facial deformities, a smaller than normal head, heart defects, mental retardation, learning difficulties, and delayed growth. If these defects can be traced to a teratogen used by Greta when she was pregnant, which was she most likely abusing?
A) nicotine
B) cocaine
C) marijuana
D) alcohol

Question

Greta's child has facial deformities, a smaller than normal head, heart defects, mental retardation, learning difficulties, and delayed growth. If these defects can be traced to a teratogen used by Greta when she was pregnant, which was she most likely abusing?
A) nicotine 
B) cocaine
C) marijuana
D) alcohol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a known teratogen that can cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), which include the symptoms described such as facial deformities, smaller head size, heart defects, mental retardation, learning difficulties, and delayed growth.

Greta's Child Has Facial Deformities, a Smaller Than Normal Head