Which statement about prenatal sensitive periods with respect to teratogens is true?
A. The fetal period is the time when serious defects are most likely to occur.
B. In the germinal period, before implantation, teratogens rarely have any impact.
C. During the embryonic period, teratogenic damage is usually minor.
D. During the fetal period, teratogens have no impact on the developing organism.
Answer: B
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