Failure of the Neural Tube to Close in the Region

question 61

Multiple Choice

Failure of the neural tube to close in the region of the head results in ________.

• A) anencephaly
• B) ventricular enlargement
• C) cleft palate
• D) soft spots on the skull
• E) hydrocephaly

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Definitions:

Cervix

The narrow lower end of the uterus, through which a baby passes to reach the vagina.

Pregnancy

The condition or period of being pregnant, involving the development of one or more offspring inside a woman's uterus.

Small-For-Gestational-Age

Refers to babies who are born weighing less than the norm for their gestational age.

Learning Delays

Developmental delays where an individual takes longer than peers to develop skills or knowledge, often seen in educational contexts.