Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding neurulation?

a. anencephaly and spina bifida are defects that occur during neural tube formation
b. neural tube defects are often caused by Vitamin B9 deficiency during development
c. neural tube defects are due to over-proliferation of cells
d. a and b


Answer: d. a and b

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