Possible Teratogens: 10 points This list of suspected teratogens contains many common items. Most babies are born without defects, so the placenta may be an effective barrier. Additionally, the timing of the exposure to a teratogen is critical to its impact on prenatal development. Overall, more damage is likely early in the pregnancy when organ systems are developing. Diseases Chlamydia Pneumonia Rubella (German Measles) Herpes HIV Syphilis Toxoplasmosis Tuberculosis Drugs Accutane Gonorrhea Scarlet Fever Mumps Influenza Hexachlorophene Alcohol lodides Amphetamines Lithium Antibiotics LSD Anti-cancer drugs Opiates Anticoagulant drugs Quinine Aspirin Sedatives Barbiturates Smallpox Vaccination Caffeine Thalidomide Nicotine Vitamins in excess Environmental Factors Cadmium Nickel Mercury Fumes from paints, solvents, glues, dry- cleaning fluids, hair dyes Tranquilizers Cocaine Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Marijuana Cat feces Pesticides Environmental Factors Cadmium Nickel Insecticides Manganese Noninfectious Maternal Conditions Alcoholism Rh+ factor Mercury Fumes from paints, solvents, glues, dry- cleaning fluids, hair dyes Radiation (x-rays, video display terminals) Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Chemical dependency Anemia Cat feces Pesticides Herbicides Lead Phenylketonuria Stress Diabetes mellitus Young/older mother Part 1: Choose a Teratogen to write about either from the list above or somewhere else. Part 2: Write an Expository essay about the Teratogen chosen. The student will inform, describe, and explain. Essay must be 1-2 pages in length, 5 paragraphs, 3-5 sentences per paragraph, written in APA format, include a minimum of at least one scholarly article to support the Teratogen being discussed, and provide a reference page. "Expository Essay Map will be under "Assignment 3" and "Literature Resources" *The role of terartogens in neural crest development Article provided for addtional reading and understanding in "Assignment 3" and "Literature Resources" Assignment 3| Possible Teratogens Assignment Grade Rubric Below Average 1-5 points A summary of the chosen tetragon is provided, two or more of the areas are missing or lacking supporting evidence from a peer-reviewed Average 6-7 points A summary of the chosen tetragon is provided, one of the areas is missing or lacking supporting Above Average 8-10 points A detailed summary of the chosen tetragon is provided with supporting evidence from a peer-reviewed scholarly Assignment File "Expository Essay Map will be under "Assignment 3" and "Literature Resources" "The role of terartogens in neural crest development Article provided for addtional reading and understanding in "Assignment 3" and "Literature Resources" Assignment 3| Possible Teratogens Assignment Grade Rubric Below Average 1-5 points A summary of the chosen tetragon is provided, two or more of the areas are missing or lacking supporting evidence from a peer-reviewed scholarly article. A peer-reviewed scholarly article is not cited and referenced within the expository essay. The assignment does not meet the one-page length requirement. There are grammatical and spelling errors; exceeds 5 errors present. The assignment is not written in APA format. Average 6-7 points A summary of the chosen tetragon is provided, one of the areas is missing or lacking supporting evidence from a peer-reviewed scholarly article. A peer-reviewed scholarly article is cited and referenced within the expository essay. The assignment meets the one to two-page length requirement. There are grammatical and spelling errors; less than 5 errors. The assignment is written in APA format. Above Average 8-10 points A detailed summary of the chosen tetragon is provided with supporting evidence from a peer-reviewed scholarly article. A peer-reviewed scholarly article is cited and referenced within the expository essay. The assignment meets the one to two- page length requirement. There are no grammatical and spelling errors. The assignment is written in APA format. The role of teratogens in neural crest development.pdf Assignment 3 Possible Teratogens Assignment Grade Rubric.pdf Upload File ECE 100 ASSIGNMENT 3.pdf Delete 400001