Regarding the Effects of Teratogens on Prenatal Development, It Appears

question 126

Multiple Choice

Regarding the effects of teratogens on prenatal development, it appears that

• A)the embryonic stage is the one most susceptible to major damage to arms and legs from teratogens.
• B)the fetal stage is the one most susceptible to major structural abnormalities from teratogens.
• C)the germinal stage is the one most susceptible to major structural abnormalities from teratogens.
• D)the amniotic stage is the one most susceptible to major structural abnormalities from teratogens.
• E)all of the stages have an equal risk of major structural abnormalities from teratogens.

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Definitions:

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Psychokinesis

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The process by which stimuli are presented below the threshold of conscious awareness but still influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.

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