_____________Are Substances That Can Cross the Placental Barrier and Cause

question 105

Multiple Choice

_____________are substances that can cross the placental barrier and cause physical deformities in the fetus.

• A) carcinogens
• B) teratogens
• C) seranogens
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Lichens

Symbiotic organisms composed of fungi and algae or cyanobacteria, where the fungi provide structure and the algae or bacteria provide photosynthesis.

Toxic Blooms

Rapid growth of algae that produce harmful toxins, affecting water quality and marine life, and can pose risks to humans.

Herpesvirus

A large family of viruses that cause diseases in animals, including humans, characterized by latent and recurrent infections.

Epstein-Barr Virus

A herpesvirus that can cause infectious mononucleosis (mono) and is associated with various types of cancers and autoimmune diseases.