Exposure to Teratogenic Agents Is MOST Likely to Result in Spontaneous

question 142

Multiple Choice

Exposure to teratogenic agents is MOST likely to result in spontaneous abortion when the exposure occurs:

• A) during the first 2 weeks after conception.
• B) between 2 and 8 weeks after conception.
• C) between 8 and 12 weeks after conception.
• D) at any time during gestation-all periods are equally dangerous for exposure.

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