Which of the Following Is Not an Explanation for the Difficulty

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an explanation for the difficulty in determining the teratogenic effects of illicit drug use?

• A) Women who abuse drugs rarely maintain the use of a single drug during pregnancy.
• B) Poor nutrition and lower socioeconomic status often accompany drug use.
• C) The incidence of drug abuse during pregnancy has hit an unprecedented low,making research in this area of study difficult to conduct.
• D) Drug-abusing mothers are less likely to receive proper prenatal care.

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Definitions:

Consumer Equilibrium

A condition where the allocation of goods and services among consumers in such a way that the utility derived from each is maximized.

Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or happiness a consumer receives from consuming a certain amount of goods or services.

Income

The amount of money or value received, often measured annually, from work, investments, business, etc., used to support oneself or a family.

Perfect Substitutes

Goods for which the indifference curves are straight lines; the marginal rate of substitution of one good in place of another good is constant, regardless of how much of each an individual consumes.