Which term describes an environmental factor that produces birth defects?

A. virus
B. allele
C. teratogen
D. diffuser


Answer: C

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a. emotions aid survival. b. emotions are non-reinforcing. c. humans have little control over their emotions because emotions are like reflexes. d. emotions are learned.

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a. the heart is the organ that controls emotions. b. the muscles are activated by electrical nerve signals. c. unlike animals, human bodies do not possess reflexes. d. a reflex is a process controlled by the mind. e. the pineal gland pushes fluid through nerves into the muscles.

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