One of the Most Common Causes of Mental Retardation in the United

question 75

Multiple Choice

One of the most common causes of mental retardation in the United States is

• A) congenital rubella syndrome.
• B) cocaine addiction.
• C) fetal alcohol syndrome.
• D) use of thalidomide by pregnant women.
• E) use of tetracycline by pregnant women.

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Definitions:

Strip Bond

A bond variant where the capital and ongoing interest payments are split and each sold as separate zero-coupon bonds.

Compounded Semi-annually

Interest that is compounded and added to the principal twice per year, emphasizing the process of growth due to reinvestment of interest.

Issue Price

The price at which a new issue of securities is offered to the public.

Strip Bond

A bond where both the principal and regular interest payments have been removed, typically sold at a discount and pays no interest until maturity.