What are teratogens?Fertilized eggs that develop into embryosKey chemicals that facilitate the development of the fetusToxic substances that can harm the embryo or fetus during prenatal developmentWaste chemicals produces during prenatal development that are filtered out through the mother

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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

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Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

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Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology

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What are teratogens?

Fertilized eggs that develop into embryos
Key chemicals that facilitate the development of the fetus
Toxic substances that can harm the embryo or fetus during prenatal development
Waste chemicals produces during prenatal development that are filtered out through the mother

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Option 3: Toxic substance that can harm the embryo or fetus during prenatal development.

Reason - Any substance that exposes a foetus to an abnormality while the mother is pregnant is considered a teratogen. Teratogens are often identified following an increase in the prevalence of a specific birth abnormality.