Asked by Jared Myers on Jun 17, 2024
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Radiation from X-rays can affect the developing embryo and fetus,especially during which weeks of the pregnancy?
A) the last few weeks
B) the second trimester
C) the first several weeks
D) only during the sixth month
Radiation
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.
Embryo
The early stage of development in multicellular organisms after fertilization and before becoming a fetus, characterized by rapid cell division and differentiation.
Fetus
A developing mammal or human after the embryonic stage and before birth.
- Pinpoint the determinants affecting development before birth, encompassing environmental poisons and the health practices of expectant mothers.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the determinants affecting development before birth, encompassing environmental poisons and the health practices of expectant mothers.
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