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

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description of the child's defects indicates possible Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which is caused by a mother's use of alcohol during pregnancy. The other options may have health impacts on the child but do not typically result in this specific set of deformities and disabilities.

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