The Time When a Developing Child Is Most Sensitive to Teratogens

question 60

Multiple Choice

The time when a developing child is most sensitive to teratogens is

• A)always in the zygotic stage.
• B)always in the embryonic stage.
• C)always in the fetal stage.
• D)dependent on the type of teratogen.

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Definitions:

Regulates Blood

Involved in controlling or maintaining blood parameters such as volume, pressure, and composition within proper limits.

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries leading into capillaries that are primary regulators of blood flow and pressure.

Blood Vessel Type

Refers to the various classes of blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, each serving specific roles in circulation.

Pulmonary Circuit

Circuit through which blood flows from the heart to the lungs and back.