During Which Time Period Following Conception Are Teratogens Most Likely

question 59

Multiple Choice

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

• A)the period of the zygote
• B)the period of the embryo
• C)the period of the fetus
• D)Major structural abnormalities are equally likely in all periods of development.

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