One of the most common causes of intellectual disability occurs due to the mother drinking alcohol heavily during her pregnancy.The resulting condition in the child is called
A) alcohol myopia.
B) Trisomy-21.
C) phenylketonuria (PKU).
D) fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition caused by the mother drinking alcohol heavily during pregnancy. It is one of the most common causes of intellectual disability in children. FAS can also cause physical abnormalities, growth problems, and behavioral issues in the child.

One of the Most Common Causes of Intellectual Disability Occurs