teratogenic agents

When Do Teratogens Have The Greatest Effects?

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When Do Teratogens Have The Greatest Effects? The embryonic period, during which organogenesis takes place, occurs between implantation at around 14 days to around 60 days postconception. This is usually the most sensitive period to teratogenesis when exposure to a teratogenic agent has the greatest likelihood of producing a malformation. What stage are teratogens most

What Are Some Teratogens That Affect The Fetus?

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What Are Some Teratogens That Affect The Fetus? Teratogenic agents include infectious agents (rubella, cytomegalovirus, varicella, herpes simplex, toxoplasma, syphilis, etc.); physical agents (ionizing agents, hyperthermia); maternal health factors (diabetes, maternal PKU); environmental chemicals (organic mercury compounds, polychlorinated biphenyl or PCB, … What are some examples of a teratogen? A teratogen is something that can