How teratogens cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies
There has been a lot of research on how teratogens cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies. What are Teratogens? They are anything that will interfere
How teratogens cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies
There has been a lot of research on how teratogens cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies.
What are Teratogens? They are anything that will interfere with the growth or development of a fetus.
Consequently, you will find article after article about the effects of women smoking, taking drugs, and drinking alcohol on developing babies.
But what happens if a man smokes, takes drugs, or drinks alcohol? Can this harm a developing fetus?
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Also, Write at least 200 words on this topic.
Check out these websites:
http://www.come-over.to/FAS/mentoo.htm
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3901885/
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Explains teratogens and how they cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies.
40/40
Additionally, evaluates the impact that drugs/alcohol have on the reproductive system of a man and supports the statement of whether this can harm a developing fetus.
40/40
Also, Proper APA format of citations and references.
10/10
Grammar
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A teratogen is any agent that causes an abnormality following fetal exposure during pregnancy.
Also, Teratogens are usually discover after an increased prevalence of a particular birth defect.
For example, in the early 1960’s, a drug known as thalidomide was used to treat morning sickness.
Exposure of the fetus during this early stage of development resulted in cases of phocomelia, a congenital malformation in which the hands and feet are attached to abbreviated arms and legs.
More so, Teratogens can also be found at home or the workplace.
Nevertheless, the effect is related to type of agent, dose and duration, and time of exposure. The first half of pregnancy is the most vulnerable.
Lastly, Teratogenic agents include infectious agents (rubella, cytomegalovirus, varicella, herpes simplex, toxoplasma, syphilis, etc.)