During Which Time Period Following Conception Are Teratogens Most Likely

question 38

Multiple Choice

During which time period following conception are teratogens most likely to produce major structural abnormalities?

• A) the first two weeks
• B) the 2nd to the 8th week
• C) the 12th to the 20th week
• D) the 25th to the 36th week

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