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lilldybug07

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following terms describes the level at which a certain teratogen becomes harmful?
 
  harmful effect
  threshold effect
  risk effect
  interaction effect

Question 2

What is most likely to happen if teratogens are introduced during the germinal period of development?
 
  The zygote will not implant on the uterine wall.
  The zygote will be destroyed by the teratogens.
  Major multisystem birth defects are likely to occur.
  It is unlikely that teratogens will have any effect this early in the pregnancy.


trog

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

threshold effect

Answer to Question 2

The zygote will not implant on the uterine wall.


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