Question

Women who consumed thalidomide as antivomiting drug during early months of pregnancy gave birth to children with

• A. Harelip
• B. Extra fingers and toes
• C. Undeveloped limbs
• D. No spleen

Answer 1

The correct option is C Undeveloped limbs

Thalidomide is a teratogen. It is prescribed to pregnant woman to get relief from nausea during pregnancy. Teratogens are the drugs which can cause foetal abnormalities if given to a pregnant woman. These drugs can cross the placenta as it does not acts as a barrier. Thalidomide is a synthetic teratogen which causes phocomelia, a condition of undeveloped limbs (or seal like limbs) in new born babies. Sometimes, the fingers are also fused.

So, the correct answer is 'Undeveloped limbs'.