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Drugs,viruses,pollutants,malnutrition,and stress during pregnancy are referred to as:

A) threshold effects.
B) risk factors.
C) teratogens.
D) vulnerability factors.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that cause malformation of an embryo or fetus.

Drugs

Substances used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent diseases or to enhance physical or mental well-being.

Viruses

Microscopic infectious agents that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism, responsible for various diseases.

  • Pinpoint teratogens and appreciate the potential consequences they may have on embryonic progression.
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