Thalidomide was given to pregnant women from 1957-1961 to help relieve the symptoms of morning sickness.Thalidomide binds to and inactivates the protein cereblon,which is important in limb formation.If a woman took thalidomide during the _____ period of her baby's development,it could result in stunted growth of their limbs.

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Thalidomide can affect the development of limbs during the embryonic period (approximately weeks 4-8 of pregnancy).

Thalidomide Was Given to Pregnant Women from 1957-1961 to Help