A Teratogen Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

A teratogen is

• A) a deformed baby.
• B) a specific sedative used in the 1950s in Europe.
• C) a chemical agent, infectious agent or environmental factor that causes birth defects.
• D) a stage of development in the mid-fetal period.

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Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley

U.S. federal law enacted in 2002 aimed at protecting investors from fraudulent accounting activities by corporations, requiring enhanced financial disclosures and audits.

Accounting Fraud

The intentional manipulation of financial statements by individuals inside an organization to deceive stakeholders and gain an unlawful advantage.

Political-Legal Environment

The aspect of the external environment that involves the impact of political decisions and legal regulations on an organization.

Increased Personal Accountability

This term refers to situations or environments where individuals are expected to take greater responsibility for their actions and outcomes, often in professional settings.