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Which of the following is a risk factor for congenital heart defects?
Which of the following is a risk factor for congenital heart defects?
- Regular sleep schedule
- Infections (correct)
- Physical exercise
- Balanced diet
What type of agent is a teratogen?
What type of agent is a teratogen?
- Cleansing
- Genetic
- Absorbed (correct)
- Altering
Which of the following is classified as a teratogen?
Which of the following is classified as a teratogen?
- Sibling without congenital heart disease
- Maternal conditions (correct)
- Autoimmune factors
- Genetic factors
What is the most accurate definition of a teratogen?
What is the most accurate definition of a teratogen?
Presence of which factor in a child's family history increases the risk of a congenital heart disease?
Presence of which factor in a child's family history increases the risk of a congenital heart disease?
Which of the following is NOT a type of teratogen?
Which of the following is NOT a type of teratogen?
Which of the following exposures during pregnancy is most likely to increase the risk of congenital heart defects?
Which of the following exposures during pregnancy is most likely to increase the risk of congenital heart defects?
Autoimmune factors and Infections are risk factors for?
Autoimmune factors and Infections are risk factors for?
Consuming alcohol during pregnancy is dangerous, and is an example of what kind of agent?
Consuming alcohol during pregnancy is dangerous, and is an example of what kind of agent?
Genetic factors can contribute to:
Genetic factors can contribute to:
Flashcards
Teratogen
Teratogen
Inhaled, ingested, or absorbed agent altering genetic structure or function.
Risk factors for congenital heart defects
Risk factors for congenital heart defects
Infections, autoimmune factors, genetic factors, sibling with congenital heart disease, and teratogens.
Study Notes
- Congenital heart defects/heart disease risk factors in children include infections, autoimmune factors, and genetic factors.
- Having a sibling with congenital heart disease increases risk.
- Teratogens are inhaled, ingested, or absorbed agents that can alter genetic structure/function.
- Teratogens are classified as physical, chemical, or infectious agents, or maternal conditions.
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