If a Teratogen Interferes with Prenatal Development Only During a Particular

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Multiple Choice

If a teratogen interferes with prenatal development only during a particular period of time, the period of development in which the teratogen can exert its effect is called:

• A) a teratogenic period
• B) a teratogenic stage
• C) a critical period
• D) a high-risk - low-reward stage

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