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anshika

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To lessen the risk for neural tube defects, it is recommended that women eat fortified food and also:
 a. take a multivitamin to provide added energy for tube formation.
  b. exercise moderately three times a week during the first trimester.
  c. take a folic acid supplement that is better absorbed than folate in foods.
  d. increase fat-soluble vitamins that contribute to development of the nervous system.

Question 2

The critical period for the formation and closure of the neural tube that eventually develops to form the brain and spinal cord is at about:
 a. two weeks.
  b. six weeks.
  c. three months.
  d. six months.



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trampas

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b




anshika

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


billybob123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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