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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is folic acid used for?
 
  a. Severe headaches
  b. Reducing red blood cell synthesis
  c. Red blood cell formation
  d. Stool softening

Question 2

A young woman comes into the clinic for a routine checkup and to make sure she is healthy enough to become pregnant. An increased intake of which vitamin is recommended for women who intend to become pregnant?
 
  a. Pyridoxine hydrochloride
  b. Folic acid
  c. Pantothenic acid
  d. Niacin


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Folic acid (vitamin B9) is required for normal erythropoiesis, or red blood cell formation, and for nucleoprotein synthesis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Recent guidelines have emphasized the importance of increased folic acid intake by women intending to get pregnant, in order to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.


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