Match the Following Terms with Their Descriptions Below

question 78

Multiple Choice

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Agent that causes abnormal development of a fetus

• A)carcinogenic
• B)mutagenic
• C)teratogenic
• D)benign
• E)malignant

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Definitions:

Mesodermal Tissue

The middle layer of embryonic tissue that develops into muscle, bone, and the circulatory system among others.

Neural Plate

The neural plate is the flat layer of embryonic cells that develops into the neural tube, eventually forming the brain and spinal cord.

Differentiation

The process by which cells or tissues undergo a change toward a more specialized form or function during development.

Development

The process through which organisms grow and change over time, involving physical, biological, and sometimes psychological transformations.