10 Questions
What percentage of malformations in the first year of life are caused by spontaneous disruption of development?
10-25%
What is the term for the branch of science that deals with the study of teratogenic factors?
Teratology
What percentage of malformations in the first year of life are caused by environmental factors?
10%
What type of genetic diseases are included in the 10% of malformations caused by genetic factors?
Autosomal and sex-linked genetic diseases
What percentage of malformations in the first year of life are caused by polygenic multifactorial factors?
65-70%
What is the primary focus of the branch of science known as Teratology?
Analyzing the effects of teratogenic factors on embryonic development
What is the main cause of malformations in the first year of life, according to the interaction of genetic and environmental factors?
Gene-environment interaction
What percentage of malformations in the first year of life are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors?
65-70%
What is the percentage of malformations in the first year of life caused by chromosomal abnormalities?
5-10%
What is the term for the study of the effects of teratogenic factors on embryonic development?
Teratology
Learn about teratogenic factors affecting embryonic development, leading to fetal anomalies. Explore the science of Teratology and the causes of malformations in the first year of life.
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