According to your textbook, which of the following outcomes is associated with maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy?
A) defects in the eyes, ears, and heart
B) smaller brain, facial deformities, and lack of coordination
C) increased likelihood of miscarriage, prematurity, and low birth weight
D) intellectual disabilities, blindness, and other physical disorders

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Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy has been linked to an increased likelihood of miscarriage, prematurity, and low birth weight, among other negative outcomes. Option A is associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, option B is associated with prenatal exposure to drugs such as cocaine or methamphetamine, and option D is associated with genetic disorders or prenatal infections.

According to Your Textbook, Which of the Following Outcomes Is