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

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The appendix is a small structure off the end of the:

A) ileum. B) cecum. C) sigmoid colon. D) duodenum.

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This test uses magnetism to image the brain and other soft tissues in the body

A) PET B) EEG C) MRI D) CAT

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The medical term for a wart is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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