Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Michael Cummings
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To determine: The effects of FAS on all the individuals and not only on the children born with this syndrome.

Introduction: FAS stands for fetal alcohol syndrome. Teratogens are agents or chemicals which cause fetal and/or embryonic abnormalities. Alcohol acts as a teratogen causing fetal alcohol syndrome. Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is one of the major causes of FAS. Alcohol-related birth defects are milder forms of this disorder.

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To determine: The steps to be taken to prevent FAS.

Introduction: FAS stands for fetal alcohol syndrome. Teratogens are agents or chemicals which cause fetal and/or embryonic abnormalities. Alcohol acts as a teratogen causing fetal alcohol syndrome. Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is one of the major causes of FAS. Alcohol-related birth defects are milder forms of this disorder.

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