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Terrance, whose birth mother drank heavily throughout pregnancy, has a thin upper lip, short eyelid openings, a small head, and a smooth philtrum. His physical growth has been slow, and he shows impairment in memory, attention span, motor coordination, and social skills. Terrance has __________."

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Answer: fetal alcohol syndrome

Step-by-step explanation:

What is fetal alcohol syndrome?

When a mother consumes alcohol whilst they are pregnant this syndrome is very likely to be present in their child.

It will have a negative impact on the baby's brain and affect their growth.

The effect of fetal alcohol syndrome is different for each child however the damage caused is very likely to be permanent.

What are the symptoms?

The worst symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome may range from less to far greater degrees in some children as compared to others .

Signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome can be categorised from physical effects , cognitive disabilities and issues with functioning in daily activities.

Physical defects may include:

Distorted facial features for example children may have a short and upturned nose , very thinner than normal upper lip.

Deformed limbs and fingers .

Their physical growth may be slower than their same age peers.

Impaired vision and hearing.

Size of the head smaller than the average child.

Impact on the brain and central nervous system may include:

Learning disabilities

Unable to resolve problems

Impaired memory.

Hyperactivity

Unable to perceive dangerous situations.

Mood swings

Problems in functioning normal in daily activities.

Inability to copy in school

Bad relationships with their peers

Inability to adapt to change like moving to another class

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