Question

circle the answer that best fits the question.

1. the vitamin that helps reduce neural tube defects in unborn babies is

d
folic acid
c. niacin
d. phosphorus

1. folic acid can be found in

eggs, cheese, and milk
b. dark leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, nuts, whole grains, and fortified cereals
c. apricots, plums, tomatoes, cereal and corn
d. sunflower seed, walnuts, pecans, and almonds

1. the defect caused by the neural tube failing to close completely is

attention deficit disorder
b. chicken pox
c. pluminism
d. spina bifida

1. the neural tube closes how many weeks into pregnancy?

a. 20
b. 12
c. 6
d. 15

1. the neural tube is embryonic tissue that forms the __________ and __________

a. bones and tissue
b. brain and spinal cord
c. hands and feet
d. kidneys and gall bladder

1. with spina bifida gaps occur in the bones of the

a. embryonic tissue
arms
c. spinal cord
d. hands and feet

1. spina bifida causes all the following except:

a. curvature of the spine
death
c. paralysis
d. pigeon toed

1. pregnant women need at least a 1000 mgs of this for strong bones and teeth

a. a
b. calcium
phosphorus
d. k

Explanation:

1. Folic acid is known to help reduce neural tube defects in unborn babies.
2. Folic acid is commonly found in dark leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, nuts, whole grains, and fortified cereals.
3. Spina bifida is the defect caused by the neural tube failing to close completely.
4. The neural tube closes around 6 weeks into pregnancy.
5. The neural tube forms the brain and spinal cord.
6. With spina bifida, gaps occur in the bones of the spinal cord.
7. Spina bifida does not typically cause death.
8. Calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth.

Answer:

1. b. Folic Acid
2. b. dark leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, nuts, whole grains, and fortified cereals
3. d. Spina Bifida
4. c. 6
5. b. brain and spinal cord
6. c. spinal cord
7. b. death
8. b. Calcium