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What is the most critical period for the development of the neural tube?
What is the most critical period for the development of the neural tube?
- First 17 to 30 days (correct)
- Weeks 2 to 8
- First 2 weeks
- Last trimester
Which condition is characterized by an incomplete closure of the neural tube?
Which condition is characterized by an incomplete closure of the neural tube?
- Defective brain development
- Anencephaly
- Spina bifida (correct)
- Protruding sack from the spinal cord
Why is folate supplementation crucial during pregnancy?
Why is folate supplementation crucial during pregnancy?
- To ensure adequate brain development
- To reduce the mother's weight gain
- To support baby's weight gain
- To prevent spina bifida and anencephaly (correct)
What is the recommended daily folate intake for pregnant women?
What is the recommended daily folate intake for pregnant women?
Why is weight gain important during pregnancy?
Why is weight gain important during pregnancy?
What is a common result of spina bifida in infants?
What is a common result of spina bifida in infants?
What life-threatening condition during pregnancy is caused by a decrease in insulin action due to hormones produced by the placenta?
What life-threatening condition during pregnancy is caused by a decrease in insulin action due to hormones produced by the placenta?
Which of the following conditions during pregnancy can threaten the life of both the mother and child if not controlled?
Which of the following conditions during pregnancy can threaten the life of both the mother and child if not controlled?
What treatment method is commonly used for pregnancy-induced hypertension?
What treatment method is commonly used for pregnancy-induced hypertension?
What is the primary recommended diet for a mother with gestational diabetes during pregnancy?
What is the primary recommended diet for a mother with gestational diabetes during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT among the only recommended foods for a baby during its first four to six months of life?
Which of the following is NOT among the only recommended foods for a baby during its first four to six months of life?
What may cause body tissues to retain fluid during pregnancy?
What may cause body tissues to retain fluid during pregnancy?
What is the main function of the placenta during pregnancy?
What is the main function of the placenta during pregnancy?
Which structures are expelled during childbirth?
Which structures are expelled during childbirth?
What happens if there is limited nutrient supply during critical periods of fetal development?
What happens if there is limited nutrient supply during critical periods of fetal development?
Apart from nourishment, what else does the placenta provide for the developing fetus?
Apart from nourishment, what else does the placenta provide for the developing fetus?
What is the function of the amniotic sac during pregnancy?
What is the function of the amniotic sac during pregnancy?
How are fetal and maternal blood vessels arranged within the placenta?
How are fetal and maternal blood vessels arranged within the placenta?
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