What body systems may be impacted if a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy and causes developmental problems to the endoderm?
A)The epithelial lining of the digestive and respiratory systems may not be as functional as they should be.
B)The epithelial lining of the digestive and reproductive systems may not be as functional as they should be.
C)The epidermis and the epithelial lining of the oral cavity may not be as functional as they should.
D)The outer layers of the digestive and respiratory systems may not be as functional as they should.

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The endoderm is the innermost layer of cells in the developing embryo and gives rise to the epithelial lining of the digestive and respiratory systems. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can disrupt the development of these systems.

What Body Systems May Be Impacted If a Mother Drinks