Matching
-Anencephaly
A)The ability of the fetus to modify gene functions when exposed to adverse conditions
B)The number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman
C)An eating disorder characterized by the compulsion to eat substances that are not food
D)Marked by failure of spinal cord to close
E)Heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence
F)Absence of brain or spinal cord
G)Number of pregnancies a woman has experienced
H)Caused by inadequate maternal intake of iodine during pregnancy
I)A parasitic infection that can impair fetal brain development
J)Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Question

Matching
-Anencephaly
A)​The ability of the fetus to modify gene functions when exposed to adverse conditions
B)The number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman
C)​An eating disorder characterized by the compulsion to eat substances that are not food
D)Marked by failure of spinal cord to close
E)Heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence
F)Absence of brain or spinal cord
G)​Number of pregnancies a woman has experienced
H)Caused by inadequate maternal intake of iodine during pregnancy
I)A parasitic infection that can impair fetal brain development
J)Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anencephaly is a birth defect in which the baby is born without parts of the brain and skull.

Answer: E
 Epigenetic changes refer to heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence.

Answer: D
 Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly during fetal development.

Answer: H
 Inadequate maternal intake of iodine during pregnancy can cause congenital hypothyroidism, which can lead to brain damage and intellectual disability.

Answer: I
 Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that can pass to a developing fetus and impair its brain development.

Answer: J
 Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can lead to weight loss and dehydration.

Matching -Anencephaly