Before Jared Was Born, His Neural Tube Did Not Close

question 116

Multiple Choice

Before Jared was born, his neural tube did not close properly. He uses crutches and braces to move around. At the time of her pregnancy, his mother was grossly overweight. All these signs point to a conclusion that Jared has a condition called:

• A) organogenesis.
• B) spina bifida.
• C) neurogenesis.
• D) anencephaly.

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Definitions:

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to a chemical signal, like a hormone or neurotransmitter, on a cell's surface or inside the cell.

Synapse

The junction between neurons where information is transmitted from one neuron to another.

Interneurons

Neurons that transmit signals between other neurons, especially as part of reflexes or neural networks.

CNS

Central Nervous System, which includes the brain and spinal cord.