The Likelihood of a Prenatal Defect and the Severity of the Defect

question 53

Multiple Choice

The likelihood of a prenatal defect and the severity of the defect from exposure to teratogens are generally dependent on:

• A) amount of exposure.
• B) genetic susceptibility.
• C) levels of exposure to other teratogenic agents.
• D) all of these factors.

Grasp the role of sensory receptors in detecting and responding to stimuli.

Explain the concept of sensory adaptation and its implications on perception.

Recognize the neurological underpinnings and disorders of perception, including prosopagnosia.

Understand the process of transduction in sensory systems.

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