Toxic chemicals, pesticides, X-rays, and other hazardous compounds that cause birth defects are referred to as
a) carcinogens.
b) teratogens.
c) mutants.
d) environmental assaults.
b) teratogens.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When comparing the pubertal process in females and males, it is found that
A. boys begin to change about 2 years later than girls. B. girls and boys follow significantly different patterns of development, although they occur at the same time. C. we really cannot say anything definite given our present state of knowledge about sexual development. D. girls and boys follow the same pattern of development at the same time.
Which of the following is an advantage of being on the pill?
A. It can be taken safely by women who are over 35 years and who smoke. B. It decreases women's susceptibility to vaginismus, chlamydia, and vaginitis. C. It has a therapeutic effect on women who suffer from some form of cancer. D. It reduces women's menstrual flow and the incidence of menstrual cramps.