Thalidomide Only Caused Birth Defects If a Pregnant Woman Ingested

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Short Answer

Thalidomide only caused birth defects if a pregnant woman ingested the drug during the _____ period of prenatal development.

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Definitions:

Price Level

Indicates the overall level of prices for goods and services in an economy at a specific point in time, reflecting the economy's cost of living.

Aggregate Demand

Aggregate demand for products and services within an economy at a certain uniform price point during a specified period.

Federal Budget Deficit

The financial situation when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues within a fiscal year, leading to borrowing or debt accumulation.

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.