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Figure 6.12. 
Main 
phases of the 
development of the 
human body

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Table 6.4. 
Main substances with teratogenic effects
Substance
Effect
Metals and their compounds
Lead
Facilitates spontaneous abortion and nervous 
system disorders
Methylmercury
Teratogenic effect on the nervous system
Lithium
Teratogenic effect on the heart 
Aluminium
Teratogenic effect on the nervous system
Arsenic
Teratogenic effect
Pharmaceuticals
Diethylstilbestrol
Adenocarcinoma
Thalidomide
Teratogenic effect
Retinoids
Teratogenic effect
Chemicals
Ethyl alcohol
Intoxication of the foetus 
Chloro-organic pesticides
Facilitate spontaneous abortion
Polychlorinated biphenyls
Teratogenic effect
Ethylene oxide
Facilitates spontaneous abortion
Dioxin
Teratogenic effect
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