Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Damages White Matter, The Brain's Connective Network
Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 02:22
in Psychology & Sociology
Prenatal alcohol exposure can cause a wide array of problems, including cognitive dysfunction. New findings demonstrate that alcohol can damage the microstructural integrity of fetal cerebral white matter in the frontal and occipital lobes of the brain. These areas of the brain are particularly relevant for executive functions and visual processing.