A Teratogen Is

question 108

Multiple Choice

A teratogen is:

• A)an environmental agent that can produce a birth defect.
• B)a genetic or chromosomal abnormality that may produce a developmental disorder.
• C)any physical defect in an unborn child.
• D)a fertilized egg that undergoes rapid cell division.

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Definitions:

Naming Speed

The ability to rapidly recall and articulate the names of objects, colors, symbols, or letters, a skill often used to assess reading ability and cognitive processing.

Gross Motor Skill

Involves the movement of large muscles in the body which are necessary for major activities such as walking, running, and jumping.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures located deep within the cerebral hemispheres involved in controlling movement and coordination.

Neural Activity

The functioning and processes of neurons in the brain, including the transmission of signals.