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The term teratogen refers to __________.
 
  A) any environmental agent that causes damage during the prenatal period
  B) a limited time span during which a part of the body is biologically prepared to develop rapidly
  C) a rapid period of prenatal neurological development
  D) a synthetic hormone used to prevent miscarriage

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In the last weeks of pregnancy, __________.
 
  A) the fetus usually loses a pound or two
  B) most fetuses assume an upside-down position
  C) fetal growth increases dramatically
  D) the fetus begins relying on its own well-developed immune system


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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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