The effects of malnutrition during the critical development of tissues and organs can be reversed when adequate nutrients are supplied later in the pregnancy.

a. True

b. False

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Deandre Bishop

5 October, 08:13

The effects of malnutrition during the critical development of tissues and organs can be reversed when adequate nutrients are supplied later in the pregnancy.

a. True

b. False

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Jolie Ferguson · Answer 1

Answer;

The above statement is false

Explanation;

-The effects of malnutrition during critical periods are not reversible.

-Critical period is a finite period during development in which certain events may occur that will have irreversible effects on later developmental staff. Usually a period of cell division in a body organ.

-Effects of malnutrition includes; nervous system defects of the embryo, child's poor dental health, adolescent's & adult's vulnerability to infection, higher risk of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, or heart disease. These effects are irreversible.

The effects of malnutrition during the critical development of tissues and organs can be reversed when adequate nutrients are supplied later in the pregnancy.a. Trueb. False

The effects of malnutrition during the critical development of tissues and organs can be reversed when adequate nutrients are supplied later in the pregnancy.

a. True

b. False