Child Support Is Awarded Based on the Child's Needs and the Supporting

question 2

True/False

Child support is awarded based on the child's needs and the supporting parent's ability to pay.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause developmental abnormalities or birth defects in an embryo or fetus.

Blastocyst

An early stage embryo consisting of approximately 150 cells formed about five days after fertilization, characterized by a fluid-filled cavity and the differentiation into an inner cell mass and outer layer.

Placenta

The organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste products.

Folic Acid

A vitamin of the B complex (B9) that is essential in cells for DNA synthesis and repair, often recommended for intake during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.