Define a teratogen and provide several examples of teratogens.

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A: The teratogens are the naturally occurring or chemical compounds that have the ability to produce…

Q: llustrate and discuss the stages of spermatogenesis and oogenesis:

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Q: Name and describe each of the three stages of prenatal development. Then go on to explain the…

A: Fertilization is the mechanism through which the haploid gametes fuse to form a diploid cell. The…

Q: Define the term lacteal?

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Q: Describe two additional teratogens that are not frequently occurring. Try to find ones that are rare…

A: Teratogens are described as any environmental condition that can cause an embryo or fetus to develop…

Q: Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

A: Any agent that can disturb the development of an embryo or feotus is called teratogen.

Q: Describe what occurs during cleavage and the product of thisdevelopmental process.

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Q: Define maternal effect

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Q: Define the term sporulation?

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Q: Define the process of lactation? List the hormones involved in pregnancy and lactation process.

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Q: Describe the role of hormones in birth.

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Q: Briefly describe the function  of the following:  - spermatogenic cell

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Q: Explain the changes to the uterus in a pregnant woman.

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Q: List a number of teratogens and how they impact prenatal development. Provide examples such as…

A: Teratogen is a substance that lead to birth defects in an embryo or fetus. As a baby grow in the…

Q: Define teratology

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Q: Define organogenesis and explain the risk of teratogens during this period.

A: Organogenesis is a process by which production of different types of organs happen. It means how a…

Q: State five substances that are thought to be teratogenic

A: Introduction:- A teratogen is any agent that causes an abnormality following fetal exposure during…

Q: Explain the hormonal changes in human pregnancy.

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Q: Describe the process of neuralation.  b) Identify the germ layer from which the nervous system…

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Q: Factors that can cause congenital malformations by affecting an embryo during its periods of rapid…

A: Introduction: The differentiation of cells into tissues and organs is referred to as organogenesis,…

Q: Describe endometriosis and its complications.

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Q: Explain why teratogens are difficult to identify.

A: Introduction:- Teratogens are substances that may produce physical or functional defects in the…