The Critical Period for Development, When Exposure to Disease Prenatally

question 68

Multiple Choice

The critical period for development, when exposure to disease prenatally can have the most devastating effects, is ________.

• A) at around 8 months
• B) during the first 2 weeks
• C) during the first 3 months
• D) after 6 months

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Definitions:

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