Exposure to a Teratogen During Pregnancy Can Result in ____

question 66

Multiple Choice

Exposure to a teratogen during pregnancy can result in ____.

• A) ​decreased risk of miscarriage
• B) ​newborns of higher birth weight
• C) ​reduced vitamin C levels for the mother-to-be and for her fetus
• D) ​fetal facial and cranial deformities
• E) ​increased risk of rubella

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Definitions:

Substance Use Disorders

A range of conditions signified by an individual’s harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.

Post-Partum Depression

A depressive disorder that can affect women after childbirth, characterized by sadness, fatigue, and anxiety.

North American

Pertaining to the continent that comprises Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Greenland, characterized by diverse cultures and histories.

Primary Prevention

Primary prevention refers to efforts or interventions aimed at preventing the onset or development of a disease, disorder, or injury before it occurs.