If the neural tube does not close inferiorly,______ may result.

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Failure of the neural tube to close can result in a variety of birth defects such as anencephaly or spina bifida. Anencephaly is the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spinal cord and surrounding structures do not form properly. Conjoined twins and Down syndrome are not caused by failure of the neural tube to close.

If the Neural Tube Does Not Close Inferiorly,______ May Result