Which of the following is true of diethylstilbestrol (DES)?
A. It has been found to be beneficial to the fetus when taken regularly throughout the woman's pregnancy.
B. It is currently an approved "morning-after" pill for women who have had unprotected intercourse.
C. It has been shown to cause cancer of the vagina in girls whose mothers took the drug while pregnant.
D. It has been shown to have little or no effect upon the developing fetus when taken in high doses.
Answer: C
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