Which of the Following Statements About Prenatal Sensitive Periods with Respect

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about prenatal sensitive periods with respect to teratogens is true?

• A) The fetal period is the time when serious defects are most likely to occur.
• B) During the embryonic period, teratogens usually affect the growth of sensory organs, such as the eyes and ears.
• C) In the period of the zygote, before implantation, teratogens rarely have any impact.
• D) During the fetal period, teratogens have no impact on the developing organism.

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