During Pregnancy,deficiencies in Folic Acid May Result in ____

question 25

Multiple Choice

During pregnancy,deficiencies in folic acid may result in ____.

• A)low birth weight and premature delivery
• B)anencephaly and spina bifida
• C)Down syndrome and Turner syndrome
• D)HIV and malaria

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Definitions:

Autonomic Reflexes

Involuntary bodily functions mediated by the autonomic nervous system, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

CNS

Central Nervous System, the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

ANS Responses

Physiological reactions mediated by the autonomic nervous system, controlling involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and body temperature.