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Name Three Teratogens and Describe Their Possible Effects on the Developing

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Name three teratogens and describe their possible effects on the developing fetus.


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Endocannabinoids

Naturally produced molecules in the body that bind to cannabinoid receptors, influencing various physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another neuron, muscle, or gland.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain.

Small-molecule Transmitters

Neurochemicals that serve as neurotransmitters, typically involving substances like amino acids, monoamines, and acetylcholine to facilitate neuronal communication.

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