What Is a Teratogen? ​

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Multiple Choice

What is a teratogen? ​

• A)a stimulus that results in heightened reflexes in the fetus
• B)an abnormality in physiological development
• C)a condition resulting from alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy
• D)any agent that can harm the zygote, embryo, or fetus

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Definitions:

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