Which of the Following Statements Is True of Folic Acid

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of folic acid?

• A) Folic acid can be used to treat aplastic and normocytic anemias.
• B) Folic acid is heat labile.
• C) Folic acid and cyanocobalamin deficiencies produce opposite anemias.
• D) Folic acid can produce high degrees of toxicity when taken in large quantities.

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Definitions:

Umbilical Region

The area of the abdomen around the navel or umbilicus, often used as a reference point in medical examinations.

Navel

The scar on the abdomen that marks where the umbilical cord was attached in the womb, also known as the belly button.

Inferior Location

A position below or lower than another part of the body or structure, typically used in anatomical descriptions.

Pelvic Cavity

The space within the pelvis that contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and rectum.