congenital abnormalities Flashcards
1
Q
congenital abnormalities
A
- d/t dev errors in utero
- defects present @ birth
- non-genetic
2
Q
vulnerability
A
a time in gestation when the embryo is most sensitive to developmental errors
- during organogenesis
3
Q
critical period
A
time period where organ system during development where more sensitive and any interruption in the developmental process = baby born with congenital abnormality
-time of effect on specific organ
4
Q
teratogen
A
any factor causing a birth defect
ex. cigarette smoke, alcohol, malnutrition
