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Julia is pregnant and she wants to keep healthy throughout her pregnancy.Since her house is old,she has it checked for lead paint because she is afraid of the effect of ________ on the fetus.

A) infections
B) teratogens
C) nature
D) premature birth

Teratogens

Agents such as chemicals, viruses, and drugs, that can cause congenital abnormalities or developmental malformations in an embryo or fetus.

Lead Paint

A type of paint that contains lead, a toxic metal, which can cause serious health problems, especially in children if ingested or inhaled.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception to the moment of birth.

  • Become aware of the effects and threats associated with teratogens throughout the pregnancy phase.
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