Two-year-old Peter has short eye openings, a flat midface, an indistinct ridge under his nose, and a thin upper lip. An alert pediatrician is likely to diagnose _____ syndrome.

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The physical features described are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome, which is caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. Down syndrome typically involves different facial features, such as a small head and round face. Teratogens in general are substances that can cause birth defects but do not necessarily have specific physical features associated with them. Tobacco and alcohol can both be teratogens, but do not typically cause the specific facial features seen in fetal alcohol syndrome.

Two-Year-Old Peter Has Short Eye Openings, a Flat Midface, an Indistinct