A Teratogen Is A(n)

question 25

Multiple Choice

A teratogen is a(n)

• A) fertilized egg that undergoes rapid cell division.
• B) unborn child with one or more physical defects or abnormalities.
• C) chromosomal abnormality.
• D) substance that can cross the placental barrier and harm an unborn child.

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Definitions:

Intravenous (IV)

To insert into the vein.

Insert Into The Vein

The process of introducing a catheter or needle into a vein, typically for the purposes of administering fluids, medications, or for drawing blood.

Diphtheria

An acute infectious disease characterized by the formation of a false membrane on any mucous surface, usually in the air passages, interfering with breathing.

Acute Infectious Disease

A rapidly developing infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, characterized by symptoms that are severe but often brief in duration.