The Shortest Phase of Prenatal Development Is Called the Germinal

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True/False

The shortest phase of prenatal development is called the germinal, or zygotic, period.

Understand the relationship between federal budget deficits/surpluses and the national debt.

Comprehend the impact of taxes and government spending on real GDP.

Understand the principles of fiscal policy and its use in stabilizing the economy.

Recognize the role and impact of automatic stabilizers in the economy.

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Definitions:

Germinal

Pertaining to the earliest stage of embryonic development.

Teratogens

Agents such as chemicals, viruses, and drugs, that can cause congenital abnormalities or developmental malformations in an embryo or fetus.

Lead Paint

A type of paint that contains lead, a toxic metal, which can cause serious health problems, especially in children if ingested or inhaled.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception to the moment of birth.