Toxic agents that can cross through the placenta and compromise an unborn child's development are known as ________.
A) teratogens
B) androgens
C) blastocysts
D) antigens

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Teratogens are substances or agents that can harm a developing embryo or fetus by causing birth defects or impairing growth and development. These can include alcohol, drugs, certain infections, and environmental toxins. Androgens are hormones that play a role in male development, blastocysts are early-stage embryos before implantation, and antigens are substances that trigger an immune response.

Toxic Agents That Can Cross Through the Placenta and Compromise