Test Your Knowledge on Teratogens

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What are teratogens?

Substances that cause congenital disorders in developing embryos or fetuses. (correct)
Substances that promote healthy development in developing embryos or fetuses.
Substances that have no effect on developing embryos or fetuses.
Substances that cause temporary discomfort in pregnant women.

Which of the following are examples of teratogens?

Alcohol, cigarettes, recreational drugs (correct)
Fruits, vegetables, water
Exercise, vitamins, minerals
Sunlight, fresh air, music

Who prevented thalidomide babies in the US?

Dr. Frances Kelsey (correct)
Dr. John Smith
Dr. Jane Doe
Dr. Peter Parker

What is the potential risk of Tylenol exposure during pregnancy?

Increased risk of ADHD and ASD (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can influence aging?

Lifestyle factors and genetic variants (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are sirtuins?

Proteins that regulate energy use in cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is progeria?

A genetic disorder that accelerates aging and reduces lifespan (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Laron Dwarfism?

A mutation that prevents cell damage and destroys cancerous cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do centenarians inherit?

Gene variants that protect them from disease and influence longevity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can epigenetics impact?

The development of mental illness, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a teratogen?

Fruits (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sirtuins in cells?

Regulate energy use (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Teratogens are substances that cause congenital disorders in developing embryos or fetuses.
Alcohol, cigarettes, recreational drugs, medications, infections, viruses, toxins like radiation, mercury, and lead are all teratogens.
Thalidomide was not approved for the US market by FDA reviewer Dr. Frances Kelsey, preventing thalidomide babies in the US.
Tylenol exposure during pregnancy may increase the risk of ADHD and ASD.
Aging can be influenced by lifestyle factors like physical activity and diet, as well as genetic variants.
Sirtuins are proteins that regulate energy use in cells and can be increased through lifestyle changes.
Progeria is a genetic disorder that accelerates aging and reduces lifespan.
Laron Dwarfism is a mutation that prevents cell damage and destroys cancerous cells.
Centenarians inherit gene variants that protect them from disease and influence longevity.
Epigenetics can impact the development of mental illness, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes.

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Discover the fascinating world of genetics and uncover the role of teratogens, lifestyle factors, and gene variants in shaping human health and aging. This quiz will test your knowledge on various topics, from the impact of alcohol and medication during pregnancy to the science behind progeria and Laron dwarfism. Learn about the latest research on sirtuins and epigenetics, and find out what makes centenarians stand out from the crowd. Whether you're a biology enthusiast or just curious about the