Intrauterine (Within the Womb)growth Retardation Is Most Closely Associated with Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

Intrauterine (within the womb) growth retardation is most closely associated with which teratogen?

• A)Alcohol
• B)Nicotine
• C)Aspirin
• D)Tetracycline

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Definitions:

Pectinate Muscles

Internal ridges of myocardial tissue in the atria of the heart, particularly pronounced in the right atrium.

Chordae Tendineae

Tendinous strands running from the papillary muscles to the atrioventricular valves.

Endocardium

Innermost layer of the heart, including endothelium and connective tissue.

Semilunar Valve

Valves located at the bases of the aorta and the pulmonary artery that prevent the backflow of blood into the ventricles of the heart during contraction.