Suppose 3 Mothers Were Accidentally Exposed to a Teratogen During

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Multiple Choice

Suppose 3 mothers were accidentally exposed to a teratogen during their pregnancies. Who would have the lowest risk for having a child with some sort of birth defect?

• A) Abbey, who is exposed during the germinal period of prenatal development
• B) Brittany, who is exposed during the embryonic period of prenatal development
• C) Whitney, who is exposed during the fetal period of prenatal development
• D) All 3 women would have approximately equal chances of having a child affected by the teratogen.

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