A Teratogen Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

A teratogen is

• A) a deformed baby.
• B) a specific sedative used in the 1950s in Europe.
• C) a chemical agent, infectious agent or environmental factor that causes birth defects.
• D) a stage of development in the mid-fetal period.

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Definitions:

American Sign Language (ASL)

The manual-visual language used by most of deaf persons in the United States.

Finger Spelling

A method of spelling words using hand movements, often used in sign language to spell out names of people, places, or other items not having their own sign.

Social Contact

Interaction between individuals, providing a basis for social relationships and the exchange of ideas, feelings, or support.

Verbal

Verbal relates to words and the use of language in communication, whether spoken or written.