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Lactation Consultant

Category - Pharmacology

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The window of susceptibility and the fetal basis of adult disease refer to the fact that:
  1. Adults, such as pregnant women, are more susceptible to infections diseases.
  2. Adults are the most resilient to airborne pathogens of all the age groups.
  3. Toxins that have minimal adverse effects on adults greatly impact a fetus.
  4. Toxins that have maximum adverse effects on infants greatly impact adults.
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Answer: C - The window of susceptibility and the fetal basis of adult disease refer to the fact that toxins that have minimal adverse effects on adults greatly impact a fetus. For example, pollutants, chemicals and contaminated food may minimally affect adults, but have the capability to have long lasting and permanent effects on a child into adulthood. This fact underscores the importance of avoiding toxins throughout life, but especially for pregnant women and young children.
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