A Substance That Causes a Birth Defect Is Called A

question 74

Multiple Choice

A substance that causes a birth defect is called a:

• A)teratogen.
• B)parturition.
• C)blastocyst.
• D)neural tube defect.

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Definitions:

Spinal Nerve

One of the nerves that stem from the spinal cord, responsible for transmitting signals between the body and the spinal cord.

Dermatome

An area of skin supplied by sensory nerves stemming from a single spinal nerve root, important in defining patterns of sensation and diagnosing nerve or spinal cord injuries.

Trauma

A physical or psychological injury or wound, often resulting from an intense stressor or event.

Afferent Fibers

Nerve fibers that carry sensory signals from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system.