Q. Women who consumed the drug thalidomide for relief from vomiting during early months of pregnancy gave birth to children with
A) No spleen
B) Hare-lip
C) Extra fingers and toes
D) Under developed limbs
Explanation
Thalidomide should not be used during pregnancy because even a single dose of thalidomide can cause severe birth defects such as phocomelia (underdeveloped limbs) in foetus or foetal death.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.