_____ Are Environmental Agents That Can Harm the Embryo or Fetus

question 78

Multiple Choice

_____ are environmental agents that can harm the embryo or fetus.

• A) Mutations
• B) Autosomes
• C) Teratogens
• D) Androgens

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).

Antidepressants

Medications prescribed to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and sometimes chronic pain, by adjusting levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and several other psychological conditions.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

A class of antidepressant drugs that work by inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase, thereby increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.