Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe Any

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is used to describe any substance, such as a drug, chemical, or virus, that can bring about a birth defect?

• A) teratogen
• B) critical period
• C) carcinogen
• D) biohazard

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Definitions:

Pressured Speech

Rapid, frenzied, or uninterrupted speech that is a characteristic of certain psychological disorders, such as bipolar disorder during manic phases.

Copious Notes

Detailed and extensive written remarks or observations.

Acute Mania

A condition characterized by extremely elevated mood, energy, unusual thought patterns, and sometimes psychosis, often seen in bipolar disorder.

Spaghetti

A long, thin, cylindrical pasta of Italian origin, commonly served with sauce and various seasonings.