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Old 03-September-2008, 03:15 AM
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Nitpick: I believe that intrauterin conditions are considered environmental, too. Example (see Table 1, for a quick glance).
I'd argue that some intrauterine conditions can be considered genetic.

For instance, hormones that are released as a part of the embryonic development process are natural. The development of differing physiologies and brain chemistry/structure based on chromosones are natural as well and therefore genetic.

The mother's dietary choices, level of physical activity, prenatal care and doctor visits, and whether she does drugs, smokes, or drinks, are examples of environmental factors that affect fetal development.
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