Question

1. what factors influence prenatal development?

a. environment

b. stress

c. diet

d. teratogens:

i. medicine

ii. illness (ex. zika virus)
iii. drug & alcohol use (ex. fetal alcohol syndrome)

Explanation:

All listed options are established factors that impact prenatal development. Environmental exposures, maternal stress, nutritional intake, and teratogenic substances (medications, infectious illnesses, drugs/alcohol) all directly affect fetal growth and development.

Answer:

a. Environment
b. Stress
c. Diet
d. Teratogens:
i. Medicine
ii. Illness (ex. Zika virus)
iii. Drug & Alcohol Use (ex. Fetal alcohol syndrome)