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Define and Describe What a Teratogen Is

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Define and describe what a teratogen is. Provide three different examples of teratogens, as well as their negative effects on development. Why might the same teratogen have more of an effect on some people than on others? Conclude with several steps that a pregnant woman can take to minimize her exposure to and risk from teratogens.


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