2006-09-03 18:08:07 · 9 answers · asked by kajol s 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
microcephaly or ancephaly-small or no brain
2006-09-03 18:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by frida_pie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This prevents neural tube defects. Folic acid is important in the formation of the neural tube which goes on to form the spinal cord. In neural tube defects, the top or the bottom of the neural tube may not seal like it is supposed to. This causes
Anencephaly - when the top/ head end fails to close. The baby's brain is visible at birth. They dont live long after birth.
Spina Bifida - when the bottom/ lower back end fails to close. The baby's spine is visible at birth. This can be correted BUT it causes paralysis, usually from the lower back down.
So as soon as you find out you're pregnant, its folic acid baby!
2006-09-03 18:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by Cocco G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure if it affects fertility in a negative way. If you are of childbearing age and are trying to conceive (even if your not and "accidentally" become pregnant. Folic acid is one of the best things to take. It can prevent neural tube defects. The spinal cord is one of the first things that is formed in the fetus. Most of the damage is done before you even realize that you are pregnant (from conception up to 4 weeks of pregnancy). 75% of neural tube defects are preventable just by taking the Daily Recommended Intake (DRI).
2016-03-26 21:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Folic acid reduces the risk of neural-tube defects, such as spina bifida.
2006-09-03 18:16:36 · answer #4 · answered by tinydoozer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spinal bifida..I just found out that I was born with a form of it. Spinal bifida occulta..could have been prevented with folic acid.
2006-09-03 18:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by melanie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
prevents neural-tube defect such as spina-bifida, brain and spinal cord problems
2006-09-03 18:14:12 · answer #6 · answered by winkcat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spina bifida
2006-09-03 18:49:19 · answer #7 · answered by ilovegne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spina bifida
2006-09-03 18:09:37 · answer #8 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
brain develpment
2006-09-03 18:09:00 · answer #9 · answered by hollaback holly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋