The Toxic Effect of a Teratogen Is MOST Likely to Occur

question 162

Multiple Choice

The toxic effect of a teratogen is MOST likely to occur during the _____ of development-that is, when a specific system or organ is forming most rapidly.

• A) early stage
• B) sensitive period
• C) consolidation
• D) germinal stage

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