teratogens

Examples of teratogens in the following topics:

• Teratogens

  • A teratogen is a compound that permanently deforms the function or structure of a developing embryo or fetus.
  • A teratogen is a compound that permanently deforms the function or structure of a developing embryo or fetus in utero.
  • In general, the degree of teratogenicity depends on:
  • Women may encounter a number of teratogens.
  • Alcohol is a teratogen.

• Environmental Impacts on Prenatal Development

  • Environmental factors, such as exposure to teratogens, can have a range of impacts on the developing fetus.
  • Exposure to teratogens during the prenatal stage can significantly raise the risk of birth defects.
  • Several factors influence the amount of damage a teratogen can have, including dose or level of exposure, heredity, age of the teratogen, and any other negative influences (for example, several teratogens or a teratogen combined with poor health).
  • Other teratogens that affect prenatal development include radiation, pollution, and infectious disease.
  • Discuss the impacts of teratogens and maternal stress on prenatal development

• Congenital Defects

  • Any substance that causes birth defects is known as a teratogen.

• Fifth Through Eighth Weeks of Development

  • During this time, the embryo is extremely susceptible to the effects of teratogens.

• Total Synthesis

  • The R-enantiomer has no adverse effects, but the S-enantiomer is a teratogen that caused horrible birth defects during clinical testing.

• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

  • As a pollutant, they are of concern because some compounds have been identified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic.