Which of the Following Sequence Correctly Orders the Periods of Prenatal

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sequence correctly orders the periods of prenatal development with respect to the potential impact of teratogens from least severe to most severe?

• A)fetal period → germinal period → embryonic period
• B)fetal period → embryonic period → germinal period
• C)germinal period → fetal period → embryonic period
• D)germinal period → embryonic period → fetal period

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Definitions:

Generalizability

The extent to which the findings from a study can be applied to a wider population or different contexts.

Null Hypothesis

A statement that asserts there is no effect or no difference, and it is the hypothesis that researchers aim to test against.

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the direction of an anticipated difference or relationship between variables.

Nondirectional Research Hypothesis

An assumption indicating a link between variables, yet lacks details on the direction of their relationship.