During the critical period between 8 and 15 weeks after fertilization,____________ has been linked to mental retardation,chromosomal malformations,and seizures.

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Exposure to radiation during this critical period of fetal development can cause harm to the brain and nervous system, leading to mental retardation, chromosomal malformations, and seizures. Lead poisoning, genital herpes, and gonorrhea can also have negative effects on fetal development, but they are not specifically linked to the critical period between 8 and 15 weeks after fertilization.

During the Critical Period Between 8 and 15 Weeks After