The Critical Period Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

The critical period is

• A)the time during which a sperm can fertilize an oocyte.
• B)the time during which an embryo can implant in the uterine lining.
• C)the time during development when structures are sensitive to damage from a mutation,toxin,or virus.
• D)the labor perioD.

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