A Toxic Agent of Any Kind That Potentially Causes Abnormalities

question 173

Multiple Choice

A toxic agent of any kind that potentially causes abnormalities in a developing child is called a:

• A) teratogen
• B) karyotype
• C) protein
• D) critical agent

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Definitions:

Angkor Wat

A temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world, originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire.

Vishnu

One of the principal Hindu deities, worshipped as the protector and preserver of the universe.

Torana

Gateway in the stone fence around a stupa, located at the cardinal points of the compass.

Stupa Mound

A dome-shaped structure originally built to house Buddhist relics and serve as a place of meditation.