Question 9 Flashcards
1
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Teratogens
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Environmental agents that cause damage during the prenatal period
2
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Three examples of teratogens
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1) Thalidomide
2) Alcohol
3) Tobacco
3
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2 Impacts of Thalidomide on Developing Foetus
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1) Impacts growth and development of limbs
2) less frequently, facial features, ears and genitals
4
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3 Impacts of Tobacco on Developing Foetus
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1) low birth-weight
2) increases risk of miscarriage and prematurity
3) Cleft lip and palate
5
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2 Impacts of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) as a result of alcohol on Developing Foetus
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1) slow growth
2) Facial abnormalities (short eyelid openings and flat philtrom)
