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FAS can cause the endocrine system to behave irregularly. Found within that system is the thyroid gland which prodcues the hormones  triiodothyronine and  thyroxine. Problems occur when these hormones are too low or produced in excess. 

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FAS can cause the endocrine system to behave irregularly. Found within that system is the thyroid gland which prodcues the hormones  triiodothyronine and  thyroxine. Problems occur when these hormones are too low or produced in excess. 

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Patti's damaged internal biological systems have impacted her ability to positively
adapt to her external environment and adult responsibilities.

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FAS can impact the central nervous system. For Patti her brain and the areas associated with logic, reasoning, and judgment were the most impacted.

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Facial abnormalities are common in children born with FAS. Of the seven pictured, Patti displayed three of these at birth.

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Alcohol enters the mother's bloodstream and travels to the baby via the placenta. Unlike the mother, the fetus cannot metabolize alcohol.

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Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when a pregnant woman abuses alcohol. FAS is one of the most severe alcohol related disorders that a child can be born with. Children born with FAS will typically experience physical, cognitive and behavioral problems that vary from mild to severe.