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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a specific diagnosis within the broader Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. It occurs when a mother consumes alcohol during pregnancy, especially during the critical period of the 3rd or 4th week of gestation. This exposure damages the developing nervous system, leading to distinct anatomical and behavioral abnormalities.
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A 10-year-old student consistently scores in the high-average range on intelligence tests that measure problem-solving and abstract reasoning. However, the student struggles significantly with reading, frequently confusing letters and having difficulty sounding out words, which is well below the expected level for their age and overall intelligence. Which of the following best categorizes this student's specific challenge?
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A public health nurse is counseling two expectant mothers about the risks of alcohol consumption. Mother A consumed several alcoholic beverages per day during the third and fourth weeks of her pregnancy, a time when she was unaware she was pregnant. Mother B consumed a similar amount of alcohol, but only during the eighth month of her pregnancy. Based on the principles of prenatal development, which statement best analyzes the potential impact on the developing nervous system in these two cases?
A pregnant individual consumes a significant amount of alcohol during the 4th week of gestation, a time when the foundational structures of the nervous system are forming. Another pregnant individual consumes the same amount of alcohol during the 30th week of gestation. Which statement best analyzes the likely impact on the developing fetuses?