Drinking alcohol during pregnancy negatively impacts development of the fetus because: A: the mothers body is unable to process alcohol. B: alcohol crosses the barrier that the placenta creates C: the mother can no longer produce primary oocytes D: alcohol causes the mother to have facial distortions

The answer is B. alcohol crosses the barrier that the placenta creates

The placenta usually consist of several layers of cells that act as a barrier for the diffusion of substance that connect the maternal and fetal circulatory system that very important for the fetus' growth. But sadly, it can't block Chemical really well and alcohol can screw it u