The Effects of Drugs on a Man’s Reproductive SystemThere has been a lot of research on how teratogens cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies. What are Teratogens? They are anything that will interfere with the growth or development of a fetus. You will find article after article about the effects of women smoking, taking drugs, and drinking alcohol on developing babies. But what happens if a man smokes, takes drugs, or drinks alcohol? Can this harm a developing fetus?Directions:

1. Please write at least 200 wordson this topic.
2. Save and name your assignment Week 1 Research Assignment, then save on your computer. This document can then be uploaded by clicking-on Browse my Computer.
3. Be sure to cite at least one source other than your textbook.

Tips:

1. Please read pages 59- 64 from Chapter 2.
2. You might want to look at these websites:
   • • http://www.come-over.to/FAS/mentoo.htm
     • http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1998/10/02/MN77373.DTL
     • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3901885/

   Grading Criteria	Earned Points/ Maximum Points
   Explains teratogens and how they cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies.	40/40
   Evaluates the impact that drugs/alcohol have on the reproductive system of a man and supports the statement of whether this can harm a developing fetus.	40/40
   Proper APA format of citations and references.	10/10
   Grammar, spelling, and correct APA format	10/10
   Total	100/100