Deficiency of __________ leads to neural tube defects. __________ is the first secretion from mother's breast following delivery. Anterior fontanelle is otherwise known as ________... Deficiency of __________ leads to neural tube defects. __________ is the first secretion from mother's breast following delivery. Anterior fontanelle is otherwise known as __________. Inflammation of fallopian tube is called __________.
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The question consists of multiple fill-in-the-blank statements related to medical or health topics, specifically concerning neural tube defects, breast secretion, and reproductive anatomy.
Answer
Folic acid; colostrum; bregma; salpingitis.
The final answer is folic acid; colostrum; bregma; salpingitis.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is folic acid; colostrum; bregma; salpingitis.
More Information
Folic acid deficiency is a primary cause of neural tube defects during early pregnancy. Colostrum provides essential nutrients and antibodies to newborns. The anterior fontanelle, or soft spot on a baby's skull, is called the bregma. Salpingitis refers to inflammation of the fallopian tubes.
Sources
- Neural Tube Defects - CDC - cdc.gov
- Spina bifida - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org