Asked by Taimy Castro on Apr 27, 2024

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Babies born to mothers who used methamphetamines during pregnancy are at higher risk of

A) lower frontal lobe activity in the brain.
B) low birth weights and infant mortality.
C) developmental and behavioral problems.
D) All of these.

Methamphetamines

A powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug affecting the central nervous system.

Frontal Lobe

The frontal lobe is the part of the brain located behind the forehead that is responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, decision making, and regulating emotions.

Infant Mortality

The death of young children under the age of 1 year, often measured as the infant mortality rate per thousand live births.

  • Acknowledge the consequences of psychoactive substances on prenatal and neonatal well-being.
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Izzaty NingshehApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Babies born to mothers who used methamphetamines during pregnancy are at higher risk of lower frontal lobe activity in the brain, low birth weights and infant mortality, as well as developmental and behavioral problems. Methamphetamine use during pregnancy can have a wide range of negative effects on the developing fetus.