Low Levels of ______ During Pregnancy Can Produce Neural-Tube Defects

question 111

Short Answer

Low levels of ______ during pregnancy can produce neural-tube defects.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for health assessments.

Sphygmomanometer

A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, and a mercury or aneroid manometer.

Aphasia

A condition characterized by the loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.

Nontraumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage

Bleeding within the skull that is not caused by physical trauma.