Explain why women who plan to get pregnant may be advised to take folic acid
Women planning to become pregnant are advised to take a daily supplement of folic acid starting one month before conception. Folic acid, or folate, a B vitamin, reduces the risk of neural tube defects in children. Another potential benefit, based on a study of more than 85,710 new mothers, may be lower risk of the most severe form of autism.
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__________ is a type of eating disorder that mainly affects adolescent girls and young women, but can also affect men. A person with this disease has an intense fear of gaining weight and severely limits food intake.
A. Binge Eating B. Bipolar C. Anorexia Nervosa D. Anxiety
The appendix is a small structure off the end of the:
A) ileum. B) cecum. C) sigmoid colon. D) duodenum.
This test uses magnetism to image the brain and other soft tissues in the body
A) PET B) EEG C) MRI D) CAT
The medical term for a wart is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word