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{"Image DocumentName": "About the effects of alcohol on the developing fetus\u2026", "Image ImageDescription": "Direct Effects of Alcohol on Fetus: Neuronal cell damage/cell death. Inhibited protein and DNA synthesis in the placenta, fetal liver and brain = fewer cells, decreased growth and differentiation = smaller organs. Effected the hippocampus, amygdala, cerebellum -all appear particularly sensitive to effects of alcohol. Smaller skeleton, greater cartilage and less skeletal bone creation (e.g. craniofacial anomalies due to effects of cell death & reduced neural crest cell numbers) Indirect Effects of Alcohol on Fetus. Nutritional deprivation/malnutrition. Calcium abnormalities. Structure and function of the placenta was altered. Circulatory changes = decreased fetal blood flow. Interference with growth factors and other cell signaling mechanisms. Fetal overexposure to stress hormones (brain areas involved in a) the stress response, b) depression, and c) addiction overlap.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}