How does tobacco smoke affect a developing baby?

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Possible Answers:
It increases a baby’s birthweight. It increases a baby’s birthweight. It increases a baby’s heart rate. It increases a baby’s heart rate. It increases a baby’s cell growth. It increases a baby’s cell growth. It increases a baby’s oxygen supply.

Answer 1

Tobacco smoke adversely affects a developing baby in several ways, but it does not increase a baby's birthweight, heart rate, cell growth, or oxygen supply. In fact, tobacco smoke can lead to lower birth weight, increased risk of preterm birth, and reduced oxygen supply to the fetus due to the carbon monoxide and other harmful substances in the smoke.

Among the provided answers, none are accurate descriptors of how tobacco smoke affects a developing baby. Here's a brief explanation of the actual effects:

• Decreased birth weight: Babies born to mothers who smoke typically have lower birth weights.
• Increased risk of complications: Smoking can lead to complications such as premature birth and stillbirth.
• Reduced oxygen supply: The carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke can reduce the amount of oxygen available to the developing baby.

In summary, tobacco smoke is harmful to developing babies, but the choices you've given do not reflect the true negative impacts.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If I must choose from the options provided, the closest correct response would be: It increases a baby’s heart rate.

However, it's important to clarify that while tobacco smoke can indeed affect the fetal heart rate, it generally does so in a harmful way, potentially leading to complications. The other options incorrectly suggest positive outcomes related to tobacco smoke exposure.