definitions
A substance that interferes with normal fetal development and causes congenital disorders.
teratogen
No drinking this during pregnancy!
alcohol
The baby is most susceptible to teratogens during this period of the pregnancy.
first eight weeks
This teratogen is the R in TORCH.
Rubella
How old is Mr. Winkler?
50
This is a disorder, condition, or disease that someone has had since birth.
congenital
Tuna and swordfish often contain this teratogen.
mercury
List two factors that determine how dangerous the exposure to a teratogen might have been.
the type of toxin, how long exposed, dosage of exposure, age of fetus at exposure, hereditary factors
This teratogen is the O in TORCH.
Other infections (like group B strep, listeria, candida, and STI's)
What is the pH of blood?
7.4
This malformation results in the protrusion of the spinal cord through the back of the spine.
spina bifida
These teratogens are illegal and can alter your brain chemistry and can also alter the chemistry of your baby.
illicit drugs
This teratogen can affect the fetus' sensitive lung tissue and brain.
cigarette smoking
This teratogen is the C in TORCH
cytomegalovirus
Mrs. Winkler was a foreign exchange student in what country?
USSR (Soviet Union)
This disease is caused by a parasite that can be passed on to the baby and can cause birth defects. It can be caught through undercooked meat and from cat feces (among other ways).
toxoplasmosis
This teratogen causes low birth weight, heart problems, and the baby going through withdrawal after birth.
illicit drugs
How common are birth defects caused by teratogens?
4%-5% of babies born with birth defects have their defect/defects because of a teratogen.
This teratogen is the H in TORCH
herpes simplex virus
What band made the song "Pour Some Sugar on Me?"
Def Lepard
What teratogen is contained in old paint and plumbing?
lead
These teratogens are used legally by mothers to control chronic conditions, but they must be closely watched by doctors during pregnancy.
medications
According to the powerpoint presentation, what is the most teratogenic virus in existence?
Zika virus
This teratogen is an STI that causes half of babies who get it congenitally to die before or shortly after birth.
syphilis
What blockbuster film was released at the same time as the Barbie movie?
Oppenheimer