What Is a Characteristic of Neural Tube Defects? ​

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic of neural tube defects? ​

• A)They occur in about 3000 pregnancies in the United States each year.
• B)They include common disorders such as liver and kidney disease.
• C)They can be prevented by supplementation of the pregnant woman's diet with vitamin B ₁₂ .
• D)They are usually caused by exposure to environmental toxins.

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