During Which Period of Development Is the Unborn Baby Most

question 89

Multiple Choice

During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

• A)At conception
• B)During the germinal period
• C)During the embryonic period
• D)During the fetal period

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Definitions:

Isometric

Pertaining to muscle contractions where tension is developed without changing the length of the muscle.

Passive

Exhibiting or characterized by non-resistance or submission to external forces or influences.

Electromyography

A diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons) by recording the electrical activity.

Electrical Activity

Movements of ions that create electrical impulses, fundamental for the functioning of nerves and muscles, including the heart and brain.