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amal

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on: Jun 22, 2018
A teratogen is
 
  damage sustained to the placenta.
  a substance or a condition that can increase the risk of prenatal
  abnormalities.
  a cell with extra chromosomes.
  waste products from the embryo.

Question 2

Teratogens that harm the prenatal brain are called ______ teratogens because they can make the child hyperactive, antisocial, or learning disabled.
 
  cognitive
  cephalic
  behavioral
  remedial


trampas

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a substance or a condition that can increase the risk of prenatal
abnormalities.

Answer to Question 2

behavioral


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