Teratogens - Ch 9 | Q&A Latest Update 2024/2025 | 100% PASS

Teratogens - Ch 9 | Q&A Latest Update 2024/2025 | 100% PASS What is a teratogen? - Answer -An agent that causes birth defects by altering the course of typical development. What are some examples of teratogens? - Answer -Drugs of abuse, prescription medications, environmental contaminants, and diseases. What are three behavioral teratogenic exposures? - Answer -Damage to the developing brain, cognitive impairments, and emotional dysfunction. True or False: Alcohol was recognized as a teratogen in the 19th century. - Answer -False What does the Advisory on Alcohol Use and Pregnancy say? - Answer - Pregnant women should not drink alcohol. Current drinking should be stopped. Expecting a pregnancy should stop alcohol consumption. When is the period of highest risk on prenatal alcohol damage? - Answer -Second half of first trimester (but other times are dangerous too) What are the three characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)? - Answer -Pre-and/or postnatal growth deficiency; Dysmorphic facial features; CNS dy