Although the _____ environment is highly protected, environmental conditions can affect an unborn child, such as loud noises increasing the fetus' heart rate and movements.
A)teratogen
B)genetic
C)intrauterine
D)endogenomic

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The term "intrauterine" refers to the environment within the uterus where the fetus develops. This environment is highly protected by the womb, but certain environmental factors such as loud noises can still affect the developing fetus. Teratogens are substances that can cause birth defects, genetic refers to inherited traits, and endogenomic is not a relevant term in this context.

Although the _____ Environment Is Highly Protected, Environmental Conditions Can