Question

during pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetuss liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ t
○ f

Explanation:

Fetal livers are underdeveloped during pregnancy and lack the key enzyme (alcohol dehydrogenase) needed to break down alcohol. Alcohol from maternal consumption passes through the placenta and accumulates in the fetus, leading to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The statement is factually correct.

Answer:

T