__________ Are Any Environmental Agents That Harm the Embryo or Fetus

question 17

Multiple Choice

__________ are any environmental agents that harm the embryo or fetus.

• A)Neogenetics
• B)Teratogens
• C)Mutagens
• D)Carcinogens

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Definitions:

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within its interior where chemical compounds, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, can bind to trigger a response in the cell.

Endorphins

Neurochemicals produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and are associated with feelings of pleasure and euphoria.

Relieve Pain

The process or action of reducing, alleviating, or eliminating physical discomfort or suffering.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.