If Jennifer wants to reduce the risk of having a baby with a birth defect caused by an environmental substance like drugs or alcohol,she should understand that exposure to teratogens can cause the most damage during
A)conception.
B)gametogenesis.
C)the fetal period.
D)the embryonic period.

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The embryonic period, which is the second through eighth week of pregnancy, is the time when major organs and body systems are forming. This is a critical time for the developing fetus and exposure to teratogens during this period can cause structural and functional abnormalities.

If Jennifer Wants to Reduce the Risk of Having a Baby