What Is a Good Rule of Thumb When Trying to Determine

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is a good rule of thumb when trying to determine the impact of environmental toxins on fetal development?

• A) If it does not bother the mother, it will not bother the developing fetus.
• B) If it does not bother young children aged 6 to 10, it will not bother the developing fetus.
• C) The impact on fetal development must be assessed separately from the impact on children or adults.
• D) The fetus is well protected. There are very few toxins to which it is likely to be vulnerable.

---

Definitions:

Price Index

A statistical measure that shows changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services over a period of time.

Inflation Rate

The percentage rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Price Index

A statistical measure that shows changes in the average price level of a selected basket of goods and services over time.

Real Gross Domestic Product

The total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a specific period, adjusted for inflation, indicating the actual growth of an economy.