Baby Grace is unfortunately born with severe birth defects, despite her mother refraining from any drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. She suffers from partial paralysis and severe loss of vision and hearing. Which of the following aspects of the prenatal environment would be most likely to contribute to these birth defects?

Baby Grace is unfortunately born with severe birth defects, despite her mother refraining from any drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. She suffers from partial paralysis and severe loss of vision and hearing. Which of the following aspects of the prenatal environment would be most likely to contribute to these birth defects?




A) Hormones
B) Sensory deprivation
C) Nutrition
D) Severe maternal stress



Answer: C