Identify Three Factors That Determine the Extent of Damage Caused

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Essay

Identify three factors that determine the extent of damage caused by a teratogen. When are teratogens most dangerous and why?

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis since it is related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.

Thrombus

A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel and remains there, which can block blood flow and cause health issues.

Pulmonary Embolism

A condition where one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.