A Teratogen Is Best Defined as

question 158

Multiple Choice

A teratogen is best defined as

• A) any medication taken during labor and delivery.
• B) anything that can cross the placental barrier.
• C) any drug, disease, or environmental agent that causes a birth defect.
• D) a birth defect caused by genetic abnormalities.

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Definitions:

Escrow Agent

A neutral third party who holds assets or documents in trust until certain conditions are met and then facilitates the transfer of these assets or completion of legal obligations.

Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral that has been offered to secure a loan, ensuring the lender can repossess or take ownership of the collateral if the borrower defaults.

Mortgage

A legal agreement by which a bank, building society, etc. lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor's property, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon the payment of the debt.

Financial

Relating to finance, encompassing all aspects of managing, investing, and monitoring money and assets.