To Avoid Development of Neural Tube Defects, a Pregnant Woman

question 5

True/False

To avoid development of neural tube defects, a pregnant woman should begin taking 600 mcg of folate supplements by the end of the first trimester.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, a hormone and a neurotransmitter that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Growth Hormone

A substance in humans and other animals that promotes growth, cell reproduction, and the healing of cells.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that helps regulate the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted by the kidneys.

Kidneys

Vital organs located in the back of the abdomen that filter blood to produce urine, regulate electrolytes, maintain acid-base balance, and regulate blood pressure.