Section I: Introduction.- 1 History of Teratology.- 2 Current Status of Teratology-General Principles and Mechanisms Derived From Animal Studies.- 3 Relation of Animal Studies to the Problem in Man.- Section II: Causes of Maldevelopment.- 4 Action of Mutagenic Agents.- 5 Radiations and Other Physical Agents.- 6 Infectious Diseases.- 7 Nutritional Deficiencies and Excesses.- 8 Embryotoxicity of Drugs in Man.- 9 Environmental Chemicals.- 10 Maternal Metabolic and Endocrine Imbalances.- 11 Atmospheric Gases-Variations in Concentration and Some Common Pollutants.- 12 Extremes of Temperature.- 13 Interactions and Multiple Causes.
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