What Factors Can Contribute to the Development of a Cleft

question 22

Multiple Choice

What factors can contribute to the development of a cleft lip and a cleft palate? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Maternal deficiency of B vitamins
• B) Exposure to heavy metals during the second trimester of pregnancy
• C) Maternal use of tobacco
• D) Maternal diabetes mellitus
• E) Genetic mutation of the transforming growth factor

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