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Women who consumed the drug thalidomide for relief from vomiting during early months of pregnancy gave birth to children with

A

No spleen

B

Harelip

C

Extra fingers and toes

D

Underdeveloped limbs

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D
Thalidomide is a drug that caused severe birth defects in babies. It is a potent teratogen that causes worldwide effect to babies with malformed babies.
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