5 Questions
What is the main cause of neural tube defects?
Failure of neural tube closure
Which part of the body is commonly affected by neural tube defects?
Spinal cord
What conditions can result from neural tube defects?
Hydrocephalus and spina bifida
How can neural tube defects be prevented?
Consuming folic acid during pregnancy
What is the role of neural tube closure in preventing defects?
Preventing the development of defects
Learn about the causes and effects of neural tube defects, which can lead to conditions like hydrocephalus and spina bifida due to the failure of neural tube closure at the top or lower end of the spinal cord.
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