Teratogens Affect the ____ More Than Any Other Part of the Fetal

Question

Teratogens affect the ____ more than any other part of the fetal body.
A) central nervous system
B) upper limbs
C) heart
D) lower limbs
E) external genitalia

Accepted Answer

Teratogens have a greater impact on the development of the central nervous system than any other part of the fetal body. This is because the central nervous system is developing rapidly during pregnancy and is very vulnerable to external factors. Exposure to teratogens during this critical period can result in brain damage, intellectual disability, and other neurological disorders. While other parts of the fetal body can also be affected by teratogens, the central nervous system is the most sensitive and susceptible.