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What condition is caused by the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy?
  1. Fetal alcohol syndrome
  2. Down syndrome
  3. Autism
  4. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Explanation
Answer: A - Fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. Prenatal and postnatal growth deficiency, dysmorphic facial features, and central nervous system dysfunction characterize the syndrome. Incidences of the syndrome are 1 on 100 live births.
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