A teenage boy who is taking Accutane® for severe acne meets a new girl at school and begins dating her.She too has acne,although mild,and asks her boyfriend to share his medicine with her.After a few weeks of dating they begin to have unprotected intercourse.Which embryonic cell population will be most endangered by Accutane® exposure if the girl becomes pregnant?

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Accutane® (isotretinoin) is known to cause severe birth defects due to its teratogenic effects, particularly affecting the neural crest cells, which are crucial for the development of many structures in the embryo, including the face, heart, and nervous system.

A Teenage Boy Who Is Taking Accutane® for Severe Acne