Mrs. Nagal is 6 weeks pregnant. She has a family history of congenital birth defects. She is concerned about neurological diseases during pregnancy. Which vitamin is used in pregnancy to prevent her baby from having Spina Bifida?

a. Folic acid
b. Iron
c. Ascorbic acid
d. Magnesium


Answer: a. Folic acid

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. two b. three c. five d. eight

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