Dev. Bio. Weekly Crossword: Pregnancy Edition

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Across
  1. 5. A birth defect causing mental retardation, more common in children born to women over 35
  2. 7. Incomplete closure of the spinal cord
  3. 8. Sense that is heightened and more sensitive during pregnancy
  4. 9. An agent interfering with normal fetal development
  5. 11. A teratogen causing birth defects such as lack of proper limb development; used to treat multiple myeloma
  6. 13. Good source of folic acid; common beverage at breakfast
Down
  1. 1. Substance in some types of fish which pregnant women should stay away from; i.e. tuna
  2. 2. A common, liquid teratogen; Snooki is suspected of exposing her embryo to this
  3. 3. Removing and testing fluid from the amniotic sac
  4. 4. Important for proper nervous system development; also called B9
  5. 6. The study of teratogens and their effects
  6. 10. Trimester during which morning sickness can and may occur
  7. 12. Carrying developing offspring within the body