Examples of Teratogens Include Alcohol, Cocaine, Heroin, and Industrial Chemicals

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Examples of teratogens include alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and industrial chemicals such as PCBs and mercury.

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Definitions:

Nitrogen Oxides

Gaseous pollutants, including NO and NO2, produced from combustion processes, contributing to smog and acid rain.

Greenhouse Gases

are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Monteverde Cloud Forest

A unique and biodiverse forest in Costa Rica known for its high humidity and the frequent, low-level cloud cover at the canopy level.