Which of the following statements is false regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy?
A) The developing embryo or fetus quickly absorbs alcohol across the placenta.
B) Symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome include reduced brain size and facial deformities.
C) Cases of FAS are seriously underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed.
D) The effects of FAS are temporary.
E) Even occasional drinking may have negative effects.

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The effects of FAS are not temporary and can have lifelong consequences for the affected individual. The other statements are true: alcohol is quickly absorbed by the developing fetus, symptoms of FAS include brain and facial abnormalities, cases of FAS are often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed, and even occasional drinking can have negative effects on fetal development.

Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding Alcohol Consumption