What Is a Teratogen

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Multiple Choice

What is a teratogen?

• A) any agent that increases the likelihood of abnormal prenatal development
• B) any agent that enhances the flow of oxygen across the placental barrier
• C) any agent that decreases the chances of having a child with a genetic disorder
• D) any agent that inhibits the impact of drugs on the developing embryo

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Definitions:

Unequal Distribution

The uneven allocation or spread of resources, wealth, or opportunities among members of a society or between societies.

Limited Resources

Economic or physical assets that are in finite supply, requiring allocation and management to meet various needs and desires.

Positivist Theories

A school of thought in sociology and criminology that emphasizes the application of empirical, scientific methods to the study of social issues and crime.

Constructionist Theories

Theories that suggest reality is not objectively given but is socially constructed through language, cultural practices, and social interactions.