Which of the Following Statements Is True About Teratogens

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about teratogens?

• A) Aspirin cannot penetrate the placental barrier.
• B) Having two cups of coffee per day cannot increase the risk of miscarriage.
• C) Ingesting in excess of 100 milligrams of caffeine per day increases the risk of low birth weight.
• D) Antidepressant medication use is not linked to any long-term birth complications.

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Definitions:

Polymorphic

In computing, it refers to the ability of objects to process data differently based on their data type or class; in biology, it indicates the occurrence of two or more clearly different morphs or forms.

Monomorphic

Characterized by having a single shape or form, often used in the context of genes or polymorphism.

Reactance

A psychological response wherein individuals feel the need to regain freedom or control when they perceive it as being taken away.

Independence

The state or quality of being self-reliant and free from outside control, capable of making decisions and acting on one's own.