Regarding Teratogens and Birth Defects, Which of the Following Statements

question 493

Multiple Choice

Regarding teratogens and birth defects, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Radiation, lead, and pesticides are considered teratogens.
• B)Cystic fibrosis, PKU, and hemophilia are considered teratogens.
• C)Pregnant women do have direct control over many teratogens.
• D)Repeated heavy drinking during pregnancy is the most common cause of birth defects in the United States.

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Definitions:

Granted A Discharge

The release of a debtor from the obligation to repay his or her debts, typically occurring at the conclusion of a bankruptcy case.

Liquidation Proceeding

A legal process in which a company's assets are distributed to claimants, conducted when the company is insolvent and unable to meet its debt obligations.

Priority Claims

Claims in bankruptcy that are given precedence over other debts, often due to their importance like wage or tax claims.

Secured Creditors

Creditors who have a legal interest, or lien, in the debtor's assets or property as collateral for the debt, giving them a higher priority over unsecured creditors in case of default.