Which statement given to expectant parents is FALSE?
A)The fetus is more vulnerable to teratogens than is the embryo.
B)There is no medical consensus as to a "safe" amount of alcohol consumption for pregnant women.
C)Prenatal exposure to second-hand smoke can result in deficits in learning and attention.
D)Pregnant women should avoid eating fish containing large amounts of mercury.

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The embryo stage (first 8 weeks after fertilization) is more vulnerable to teratogens than the fetus stage, due to the critical periods of organ development occurring in the embryo stage.

Which Statement Given to Expectant Parents Is FALSE