During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a ter

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Leni [432]

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During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a ter

atogen

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victus00 [196] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-31T17:15:21+03:00

Teratogens are agents or factors that causes malformation of an embryo they include alcohol,cigar smoke, drugs, maternal stress and paternal age. At the embryonic period the unborn baby is at a very high risk of developing structural defects ddue to the effects of teratogens. Teratogens may lead to abnormal development in muscles, tendons and bones.