There has been a lot of research on how teratogens cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies.

There has been a lot of research on how teratogens cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies. What are Teratogens?  They are anything that will interfere with the growth or development of a fetus. You will find article after article about the effects of women smoking, taking drugs, and drinking alcohol on developing babies.  But what happens if a man smokes, takes drugs, or drinks alcohol?  Can this harm a developing fetus?

Directions:

1. Write at least 200 words on this topic.
2. Save and name your assignment “Week 1 Research Assignment”, then save on your computer.  This document will then be uploaded by clicking on “Browse my Computer”.
3. Make sure to cite your sources in your assignment.

Tips:

1. Read pages 59- 64 from Chapter 2.
2. Check out these websites:

• http://www.come-over.to/FAS/mentoo.htm
• http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1998/10/02/MN77373.DTL
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3901885/ 

Grading Criteria

Earned Points/ Maximum  Points

Explains teratogens and how they cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies. 40/40

Evaluates the impact that drugs/alcohol have on the reproductive system of a man and supports the statement of whether this can harm a developing fetus. 40/40

Proper APA format of citations and references. 10/10

Grammar, spelling, and correct APA format 10/10