teratogens

Flashcards about factors influencing prenatal development.

Teratogens

Substances that can lead to birth defects or even death during the prenatal period.

Critical Period

The time during prenatal development when a particular organ or body part is most susceptible to damage from teratogens.

Main Embryonic Period

A highly critical period of prenatal development when teratogens can cause major congenital anomalies.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

A syndrome caused by a mother drinking excessive amounts of alcohol during pregnancy, leading to physical and cognitive disabilities in the infant.

Effect of alcohol on fetal brain

The presence of alcohol in the fetus's bloodstream triggers widespread cell death in the fetal brain.

Drugs

Can negatively impact the developing person.

Alcohol

Can negatively impact the developing person.

Cigarettes

Can negatively impact the developing person.

Disease

Can negatively impact the developing person.

Poor nutrition

Can negatively impact the developing person.

Stressors

Can negatively impact the developing person.

Chemicals

Can negatively impact the developing person.