If Research Suggested That a Pregnant Mother's Use of an Artificial

question 23

Multiple Choice

If research suggested that a pregnant mother's use of an artificial sweetener caused harm to the fetus, the artificial sweetener would be considered a

• A) telomere.
• B) stress hormone.
• C) critical period.
• D) teratogen.

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Definitions:

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