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A woman works as a bartender at a local night club. After missing several shifts due to persistent nausea, she decides to visit her doctor. After performing routine tests, the doctor informs her that she is approximately 5 weeks pregnant. However, 3 weeks prior, the woman had a chiropractor appointment in which she had an x-ray to assess her spinal alignment.
-Why is this of concern for the developing embryo?


A) Radiation can inhibit the implantation of the embryo in the endometrium.
B) The x-ray could damage the GnRH pathway from the hypothalamus.
C) Oogenesis occurs in the first trimester and can be damaged by radiation and drugs.
D) Organogenesis occurs in the first trimester and can be damaged by radiation and drugs.
E) Radiation from the x-ray can increase the chance of the embryo splitting, resulting in dizygotic twins.

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