A common time for congenital anomalies to occur is:
A)immediately following childbirth.
B)in the last trimester of pregnancy.
C)in early childhood.
D)during the embryo stage.

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Congenital anomalies refer to physical or functional abnormalities that are present at birth. These anomalies occur during development in the womb, particularly during the embryonic stage. Therefore, the best choice is D: during the embryo stage. Anomalies will not occur immediately following childbirth, in the last trimester of pregnancy, or in early childhood, as these periods are after the critical period of development in the womb.

A Common Time for Congenital Anomalies to Occur Is