What term is given to the time period during which irreversible damage to the fetus may occur from specific events, such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins?

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Tiffany Long

5 October, 05:49

What term is given to the time period during which irreversible damage to the fetus may occur from specific events, such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins?

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Finley Cobb · Answer 1

Critical period

Critical period is the time of development in which the body can be very sensitive to damage that may be caused by the administration of drugs, alcohol or other harmful conditions during pregnancy. At the critical period, all of the baby’s organs start forming and functioning. The developing fetus experiences rapid cell differentiation during this period.

Luca Benton · Answer 2

Critical period is the term that is given to the time period during which irreversible damage to the fetus may occur from specific events, such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins. During pregnancy, each part of the fetus body forms at a specific time, during which the body can be very sensitive to damage caused by medications, alcohol or other harmful exposures, and this is the critical period of development for a particular body part.