Which of the following statements is true of cocaine use during pregnancy?
A) Cocaine quickly crosses the placenta to reach the fetus.
B) Cocaine is broken down in the mother's bloodstream before it can reach the fetus.
C) Cocaine molecules are too large to pass through the placenta.
D) Cocaine exposure during prenatal development has no negative effects on the fetus.

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Cocaine quickly crosses the placenta to reach the fetus, putting the fetus at risk for negative outcomes such as premature birth, low birth weight, and developmental delays.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Cocaine Use