The likelihood of a prenatal defect and the severity of the defect from exposure to teratogens are generally dependent on:

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The likelihood and severity of a prenatal defect from exposure to teratogens are dependent on the amount of exposure, genetic susceptibility, and levels of exposure to other teratogenic agents. Therefore, all of these factors should be taken into consideration when evaluating the risk of prenatal defects.

The Likelihood of a Prenatal Defect and the Severity of the Defect