COTW 7 Flashcards
1
Q
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
2
Q
Is Spina bifida genetic
A
Yes, it is higher in certain ethnic groups
3
Q
Types of spina bifida
A
- Occulta: no herniation
- Meningocele: Herniation of meninges
- Myelomeningocele: Most severe, herniation of meninges and the spinal cord