Which of the following best summarizes our understanding of the effects of maternal cocaine use on fetuses and infants?
A) The defects in the infant are usually cognitive; e.g., mental retardation.
B) The effects are very similar to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; e.g., physical defects and mental retardation.
C) The effects are similar to those of heroin, such as high-pitched crying, tremors, and convulsions.
D) The effects are not clearly understood because it is difficult to separate the effects of cocaine from those of poverty and other drugs.
D
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