To Reduce the Risk of Her Child Having Spina Bifida,a

question 16

Multiple Choice

To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida,a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient?

• A)folic acid
• B)vitamin D
• C)vitamin B₁₂
• D)biotin

Identify the risks associated with maternal malnutrition and substance abuse during pregnancy.

Comprehend the basic sequence of motor skill development and factors influencing it.

Recognize the role of genetic and environmental factors in prenatal development and early childhood.

Understand the importance and function of the placenta in supporting fetal development.

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Definitions:

Blood Cells

The cells that circulate in the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Cardiovascular

Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, and the circulation of blood throughout the body.

Endocrine

Pertaining to glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood rather than through a duct, regulating various bodily functions.

Integumentary

Relating to the skin and its appendages, which serve as the body's largest organ and first line of defense against environmental hazards.