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What is the primary focus of the branch of science known as Teratology?
What is the primary focus of the branch of science known as Teratology?
- Understanding the development of embryos and causes of fetal anomalies (correct)
- Studying fetal anomalies in the first year of life
- Examining the role of maternal infections in embryonic development
- Investigating the effects of gene-environment interaction
What percentage of malformations in the first year of life are attributed to polygenic multifactorial factors?
What percentage of malformations in the first year of life are attributed to polygenic multifactorial factors?
- 50-60%
- 80-90%
- 40-50%
- 65-70% (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of genetic disease that contributes to malformations?
Which of the following is NOT a type of genetic disease that contributes to malformations?
- New mutations
- Sex-linked genetic disease
- Mitochondrial genetic disease (correct)
- Autosomal genetic disease
Approximately what percentage of malformations are attributed to environmental factors?
Approximately what percentage of malformations are attributed to environmental factors?
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical reason for malformations?
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical reason for malformations?
What is the result of the interaction between genes and the environment?
What is the result of the interaction between genes and the environment?
What type of genetic disease is responsible for a significant percentage of malformations?
What type of genetic disease is responsible for a significant percentage of malformations?
Which of the following is an example of a teratogenic factor?
Which of the following is an example of a teratogenic factor?
What percentage of malformations are attributed to the combination of genetic and environmental factors?
What percentage of malformations are attributed to the combination of genetic and environmental factors?
Which of the following is a category of teratogenic factors that includes maternal factors, infections, and mechanical reasons?
Which of the following is a category of teratogenic factors that includes maternal factors, infections, and mechanical reasons?
