COTW 7 Flashcards

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What is folic acid used for in our body

A

It is used as tetrahydrofolate, needed for S-adenosylthiamine that is needed for 1 carbon reactions

It is also needed for the synthesis of nucleotides

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2
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Is Spina bifida genetic

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Yes, it is higher in certain ethnic groups

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Types of spina bifida

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  1. Occulta: no herniation
  2. Meningocele: Herniation of meninges
  3. Myelomeningocele: Most severe, herniation of meninges and the spinal cord
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