In adults, a deficiency of folic acid will eventually result in:

a. neural tube defects.
b. renal tube defects.
c. megaloblastic anemia.
d. iron-deficiency anemia.


c

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Mimi became pregnant about 6 months ago. Currently, she is experiencing ________, a common nutrition-related condition that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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