Birth defects are:
A) Mental abnormalities that are present at birth and are related to maternal substance abuse
B) Physical abnormalities that are present at birth and are not related to prematurity
C) Patterns of developmental delay that occur in response to prematurity or hospitalization in infancy
D) All of these

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Birth defects are physical abnormalities that are present at birth and are not related to prematurity or maternal substance abuse.

Note: Choice C is incorrect because developmental delays are not technically considered birth defects.

Birth Defects Are