Which type of intellectual disability may result from damage due to the pregnant mother's use of drugs,a lack of oxygen at birth,or defective genes?
A) organic
B) biopsychosocial
C) familial
D) environmental

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Organic intellectual disability is caused by physical or biological factors such as genetic disorders, brain damage due to injury or illness, or exposure to toxins or drugs during fetal development or infancy. The examples given in the question, such as drug use during pregnancy or lack of oxygen at birth, are all potential causes of organic intellectual disability.

Which Type of Intellectual Disability May Result from Damage Due