To State That a Particular Teratogen Has an Effect During

question 4

Multiple Choice

To state that a particular teratogen has an effect during a "critical period" means that it:

• A) can affect organ systems that are critical for sustaining life
• B) can cause the mother to become critically ill and perhaps die
• C) exerts its effect on development only during a particular stage of development
• D) will require the mother to be hospitalized, most likely in a critical care unit

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