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Teratogens get to the fetus like anything the mother consumes does, through the blood and through the umbilical cord. If a mother consumes food, she also shares that foods nutrients with her fetus as well. Same way with teratogens (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc), when she consumes or imbibes them.
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What is teratogen?
Teratogen is a substance that causes malformations for a foetus, when it's developing. Examples of teratogenes are alcohol, drugs, led etc.
What is a teratogen example of radiation?
A teratogen is an environmental factor that causes birth defects during prenatal development. An example of a teratogen is ionizing radiation.
Is epilepsy a teratogen?
No.
What is the most common teratogen?
Testosterone
What teratogen causes severe limb deficiencies?
Thalidomide.
A factor that produces a birth defect is called a?
teratogen
What is the difference between mutagenic and teratogenic substance?
I found your question while google-ing this question myself! The answer is:A teratogen is an exogenous substance that interferes with normal development of the foetus. A mutagen, on the other hand, directly affects and disrupts DNA by causing an increase in the rate of change in genes. These mutations can be passed along as the cell reproduces, sometimes leading to defective cells or cancer. Some agents, such as ionizing radiation, are teratogens and mutagens; ionizing radiation can cause defects either in development or it can damage DNA directly. Examples of mutagens include certain biological and chemical agents (cigarette smoke) as well exposure to ultraviolet light or ionizing radiation. Examples of teratogens include alcohol, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus and hyperthermia.So, a foetus that has developmental abnormalities due to a teratogenic substance has normal genes, but the development was disrupted and altered by the presence of the teratogen. A foetus that was exposed to a mutagenic substance has genetic abnormalities.
When does a teratogen affects the fetus most seriously?
in the first trimester
What is a name for an unborn baby?
An unborn baby is referred to as a fetus, or foetus.
How does protein help the foetus to develop?
protein helps the foetus to develop by the
What is the duration of Foetus film?
The duration of Foetus - film - is 1.7 hours.
What is the name any agent that can potentially cause a birth defect?
teratogen
