Regarding the effects of teratogens on prenatal development, it appears that
A)the embryonic stage is the one most susceptible to major damage to arms and legs from teratogens.
B)the fetal stage is the one most susceptible to major structural abnormalities from teratogens.
C)the germinal stage is the one most susceptible to major structural abnormalities from teratogens.
D)the amniotic stage is the one most susceptible to major structural abnormalities from teratogens.
E)all of the stages have an equal risk of major structural abnormalities from teratogens.

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The embryonic stage, which occurs from the 3rd to the 8th week after conception, is the most susceptible to major structural damage from teratogens, including harm to developing arms and legs.

Regarding the Effects of Teratogens on Prenatal Development, It Appears