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QuizMultiple Choice

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Question 4 • MI-Contemporary Health

Which of these products contain teratogens?

Answer
A
cat litter, pesticides, lead paint
B
polyester, vaccines, soda
C
dog food, cooked shrimp, electronics
D
microwave ovens, coffee, detergent

Explanation

Pesticides and lead paint can expose a developing fetus to chemicals that may cause birth defects or developmental harm. Cat litter can carry the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, an infection that can also harm a fetus. The other groups do not consist of the usual teratogenic hazards listed here, so the best choice is cat litter, pesticides, and lead paint.

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