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What do many European consumers believe about genetically engineered foods?
They thought it will cause birth defects
Can Birth defects be passed down by genes?
Yes, some birth defects can be caused by genetic factors that are passed down from parent to child. These inherited genetic mutations may increase the risk of certain birth defects occurring in future generations. However, not all birth defects are caused by genetics.
Why are chemical weapons important?
Dismantling chemical weapons is important because chemical weapons can cause damage to a larger group of people giving them illnesses, birth defects, defects in their body and leads to many deaths as we have seen in some cases like Syria.
How are synthetic hormones linked to birth defects?
Hormones. Male hormones may cause masculinization of a female fetus. A synthetic estrogen (DES) given in the 1940s and 1950s caused an increased risk of cancer in the adult female children of the mothers who received the drug.
What are the dangers of isotretinoin?
Isotretinoin can cause serious side effects, including birth defects if taken during pregnancy, psychiatric disorders, liver damage, and increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease. It can also cause dry skin and mucous membranes, muscle and joint pain, and increased sensitivity to the sun. Regular monitoring and communication with a healthcare provider are essential when taking isotretinoin.
Is an agent that can cause birth defects known as amniocentesis?
No; a teratogen is an agent that can cause birth defects.
Can taking cipro cause birth defects?
Birth defects are possible in pregnant patients taking Cipro. It has not been proven that Cipro is the cause of the defects, however.
Does the Zika virus not cause birth defects?
The Zika virus can cause birth defects, such as microcephaly, when pregnant women are infected.
Does Tanning cause birth defects?
no.
Can smoking and being on the depo shot cause birth defects if pregnant?
Smoking is know to cause premature birth, low birth weight, and premature rupture of membranes, but can possibly cause more serious birth defects.
What are the various birth defects?
There are thousands of identified birth defects. Birth defects are abnormal developments present at birth that can cause physical or mental disability. Some, but not all are fatal.
Can urea cause birth defects in cattle?
No.
Can inhalants usage cause birth defects?
No
Can a male sperm cause birth defects?
Yes, there are several teratogens that can cause birth defects through male exposure. There is documented evidence that exposure to Agent Orange that was used during the Vietnam War has caused birth defects in first and second generation births. Additionally, radiation can lead to issues for many generations afterward. There are some viruses that are mutagenic and can cause defects in progeny as well.
What is the number one cause of birth defects?
alcohol
Can getting pregnant soon after a miscarriage cause birth defects?
No.
What is a discrete group of birth defects that are as a result of a single cause called?
Such groups of defects are called "syndromes".
