Question

a deficiency of folate during the early stages of embryonic development can lead to neural tube defects. when the neural tube fails to close properly, part of the spinal cord or a sac of spinal fluid may bulge through the back. this condition is called

multiple choice

pernicious anemia

spina bifida

anencephaly

beriberi

Explanation:

• Pernicious anemia: It is related to vitamin B12 deficiency and not neural tube defects.
• Spina bifida: Occurs when the neural tube fails to close properly, causing part of the spinal cord or spinal fluid sac to bulge through the back.
• Anencephaly: A neural tube defect but involves incomplete development of the brain and skull, not the spinal cord bulge as described.
• Beriberi: Caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, not related to neural tube issues.

Answer:

spina bifida