Even Though Most Microorganisms Cannot Cross the Placenta, Several Drugs

question 23

True/False

Even though most microorganisms cannot cross the placenta, several drugs and viruses can cross and cause birth defects.

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Definitions:

Import Quota

A legal limit on the quantity of a good that can be imported.

Nontariff Barrier

Any form of restrictive regulation or procedure other than tariffs that countries use to control the amount of trade across their borders, including quotas, embargoes, sanctions, and levies.

Export Quota

A government-imposed limit on the quantity of a specific good that can be exported over a given period, used to control trade balances.

Domestic Consumption

This term refers to the total amount of goods and services consumed within a country's borders, indicating the level of domestic demand.