What Was the Most Critical Lesson About Teratogens Learned from the Use

question 68

Multiple Choice

What was the most critical lesson about teratogens learned from the use of the drug DES?

• A) Sometimes what appear to be teratogens actually are harmless drugs.
• B) Infants in the late fetal period appear to be the most at-risk for impact from drug-related teratogens.
• C) Sometimes the effects of teratogens are not apparent until long after exposure.
• D) Females appear to be at much greater risk from teratogens.

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