Getting sufficient ________ reduces the risk of neural tube defects in infants; women should increase their intake during the month before getting pregnant.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


folic acid

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Vitamin supplementation may help slow _____, but should only be done under a doctor's supervision

A) cataracts B) cerumen impaction C) dry macular degeneration D) glaucoma

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Hypothyroidism is usually due to dysfunction of the thyroid gland rather than the dysfunction of the pituitary gland

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Prostate cancer can be diagnosed by

A. semen analysis B. digital rectal exam C. testing of prostate-specific antigen D. biopsy

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Vulnerable populations include:

What will be an ideal response?

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