Drugs,pollutants,and other substances that cross the placental barrier and damage the developing person are called:

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Teratogens are agents or factors that can cause malformation or functional abnormalities during embryonic or fetal development. These substances include drugs, pollutants, and other toxic chemicals that can harm the developing fetus by crossing the placental barrier. Glial-destroying enzymes and astrocytes are not related to this process, and while psychoactive substances such as alcohol or cocaine can act as teratogens, not all psychoactive substances have this effect.

Drugs,pollutants,and Other Substances That Cross the Placental Barrier and Damage