Substances That Come in Contact with the Fetus Through the Mother

question 31

Multiple Choice

Substances that come in contact with the fetus through the mother and interfere with normal development are called

• A)teratogens.
• B)allergens.
• C)carcinogens.
• D)estrogens.

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