Q. Neural tube defects can be prevented by

A
Supplementation with Vitamin B complex
B
Supplementation with hydantoin
C
Maternal folate supplementation
D
Prophylaxis with valproic acid
Solution:

Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. They happen in the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows that she is pregnant. Getting enough folic acid, a type of B vitamin, before and during pregnancy prevents most neural tube defects.

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