Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Awareness and Understanding Quiz

FAS is characterized by growth deficiencies and developmental issues.

Alcohol exposure poses a risk throughout the entire pregnancy.

The brain is the primary organ affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.

FASD is the umbrella term for various effects resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure.

GABA is the neurotransmitter most affected by alcohol exposure during pregnancy.

Maternal alcohol use, not paternal, is a risk factor for FASD.

Withdrawal is not a typical behavioral symptom of FASD.

Approximately 10% of women who consume alcohol during pregnancy may have infants with FAS.

FAS is the most severe form within the spectrum of FASD.

Physical growth is often affected in individuals with FASD.

Executive function impairment is a common cognitive deficit in FASD.

FAS has an approximate prevalence of 1 in 1,000 births in the U.S.

Language impairment is a common cognitive deficit in individuals with FASD.

FASD is the leading cause of preventable intellectual disability in the U.S.

Avoiding alcohol during pregnancy is the main preventive measure for FAS.

Liver damage is not a typical long-term consequence of FAS.

Physical features associated with prenatal alcohol exposure are termed alcohol-induced dysmorphic features.

A significant percentage of children with FAS are born to women unaware of their pregnancy or continued to drink.

Long eyelashes are not a characteristic feature of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).