Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Teratogens

question 600

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the teratogens listed in your textbook?

• A) radiation exposure
• B) viruses and bacteria
• C) drugs, such as alcohol, cocaine, and heroin
• D) deoxyribonucleic acid

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Definitions:

Astroglia

A type of glial cell in the brain and spinal cord that provides support and nutrition, maintains the extracellular ion balance, and participates in repair and scarring processes after injury.

Brain Tumors

Abnormal growths of cells in the brain which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), affecting various functions depending on their location.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that consist of DNA and protein, containing genes which are units of heredity and determine characteristics of an organism.

Protein Synthesis

The process in which cells build proteins based on instructions from genes.