Substances Such as Viruses and Drugs That Can Harm the Developing

question 20

Multiple Choice

Substances such as viruses and drugs that can harm the developing foetus are known as

• A) opiates.
• B) teratogens.
• C) pathogens.
• D) prenatals.

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