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The Estimated Average Daily Requirement of Folic Acid for Pregnant

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The estimated average daily requirement of folic acid for pregnant females is 520 micrograms. Which accurately expresses this value?


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Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a state of rest by decreasing heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

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