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BIO 101 CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS Objective Question
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During which prenatal period is the developing embryo most vulnerable to teratogens?
Options
A First 2 weeks
B 3rd to 8th weeks (embryonic phase)
Correct Answer
C 9th to 12th weeks
D Second and third trimesters
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The developing embryo is most vulnerable to teratogens during the embryonic phase (3rd to 8th weeks of pregnancy) when the organs are being formed.

Hint

This is the period of major organogenesis.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 605 of 2556
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