Which of the following best describes the effects that fetal alcohol syndrome has on a child's mental abilities? a. fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to shut down, leading to a learning disability. b. fetal exposure to alcohol can damage a child's central nervous system, making it physically painful for them to learn fine motor skills. c. fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to be underdeveloped and can cause mental weaknesses. d. fetal exposure to alcohol is the cause of numerous mental abnormalities, such as a smaller cerebrum.

The correct answer is option C.

Explanation:

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition that is taking place during pregnancy to the child due to alcohol exposure. This is one of the serious syndromes arises due to alcohol abuse or addiction during pregnancy.

Fetal alcohol syndrome results in brain damage to the parts of the brain or growth problems in the child. It can cause problems that can vary child to child but the damage once done can not be reversed. It can cause mental weakness in brain damage cases.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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