Question

1. The most sensitive period of gestation in women associated with morphological birth defects is: a) 0-10 days b) 10 - 20 days c) 20 50 days d) 60-100 days e) 150 200 days 2. A baby with FASD exhibited the following abnormalities: tetralogy of Fallot, mental retardation, hypoplastic philtrum, and intrauterine growth retardation. Exposure to alcohol most likely occurred during the following time period: a) days 20- 50 b) days 60-100 c) days 150 250 d) days 20 100 e) days 100 -250 f days 20-250

Answer 1

Answer 1: Six to 9 days are required for egg to implant in uterus after fertilization. Once this connection is established between mother and embryo, they start sharing blood supply. Therefore, period between 10-20 days is the most sensitive period of gestation in women associated with morphological birth defects. So, Answer should be (b) 10-20 days

Answer 2: During pregnancy it is not advisable to drink alcohol as it can cause damage to baby’s brain which is very sensitive to alcohol. There are many studies going on to confirm the amount of alcohol and its timing which is harmful for baby but till now we don’t know which time safe or what amount is safe during pregnancy. Therefore, alcohol should be avoided always during pregnancy. So, answer should be (f) days 20-250