The Effect of a Toxicant on Fetuses and Young Children

The effect of a toxicant on fetuses and young children _____________.

A) is less than for adults because their metabolism is higher
B) has not raised concern among environmental health professionals
C) has been thoroughly evaluated for every chemical released into both indoor and outdoor environments
D) is greater because of their developmental immaturity, rapid growth, and smaller size
E) is generally the same as for adults because all individuals generally have the same response to a toxicant