What term is given to the time period during which irreversible damage to the fetus may occur from specific events such as too little of an essential nutrient or exposure to toxins?a. Critical periodb. First trimesterc. Fertility periodd. Conceptual periode. Second trimester

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Answer:

Critical period

Explanation:

Critical period - it is referred to that time period in biology that represents the maturational phase in any organism during which the nervous system is sensitive to certain stimuli.

Example of a critical period - the embryonic stage is referred to as the critical period for growth in humans. Growth of heart, hands, eyes, etc is some growth in humans that assume to be critical period growth.