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Teratogens and congenital defects

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Teratogens and congenital defects

Postby Paragonidae » Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:10 pm

can UV light be a cause of congenital developmental defects?
I think not since the UV light can't reach the fetus or the gametes of the mother.
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Postby MrMistery » Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:15 pm

why not?
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Postby Paragonidae » Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:23 pm

because UV light has short penetrans
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Postby mcar » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:13 am

But when the mother got some effect from it, she won't be physiologically healthy to nourish her child until delivery.
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Postby Paragonidae » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:17 am

great answer thanks.
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