Question

prisha loves to eat tuna salad for lunch almost every day. on her first prenatal visit, her obstetrician advises prisha that she should cut down on the amount of canned tuna she eats while pregnant. what is the reason behind this advice? (1 point) tuna can cause spinal bifida in infants. fish can keep the embryo from implanting in the uterus. fish can have high amounts of mercury. tuna can cause the fetus to develop too quickly.

Explanation:

Mercury is a heavy - metal that can be harmful to a developing fetus. Tuna, especially canned tuna, may accumulate mercury from the environment. High levels of mercury exposure during pregnancy can lead to neurological and developmental problems in the fetus.

Answer:

Fish can have high amounts of mercury