What is the disorder caused by the consumption of substantial quantities of alcohol during pregnancy, potentially resulting in mental retardation and delayed growth in the child?

a) "Crack" babies
b) Autoimmune deficiency
c) Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
d) AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)

Answer: c

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