Question

maternal stress is most likely to negatively impact a developing fetus when that stress is ____________. a. intermittent and moderate b. intermittent and extreme c. chronic and moderate d. prolonged and extreme

Explanation:

Prolonged and extreme maternal stress can release high - levels of stress hormones over long periods, which can cross the placenta and have negative impacts on fetal development such as affecting brain development, growth, and immune function.

Answer:

D. prolonged and extreme