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:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information and is involved in speech, memory, and emotional responses.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located behind the top part of the brainstem, responsible for coordination of movements and balance.

Accessory Nerve

A cranial nerve that supplies the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles to control swallowing, head, neck, and shoulder movements.

Cranial Component

Refers to the parts or elements that pertain to the skull or cranium, often relating to the brain or cranial nerves.