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

question 106

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) sensitive period.

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