CAIE IGCSE Biology 16.4.10 Some Pathogens and Toxins Can Pass Questions
Describe how some pathogens and toxins can cross the placenta and affect the fetus.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Biology 0610
Describe how some pathogens and toxins can cross the placenta and affect the fetus.
What will happen if a woman smokes during pregnancy?
Nicotine can cross the placenta and affect the fetus.
Nicotine can cause COPD in the lungs of the fetus.
The woman can become addicted to carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide can cause cancer in the lungs of the fetus.
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