Question

13. _deficiency during pregnancy may result in neural tube defects, like spina bifida, in the developing fetus a. thiamin c. cobalamin d. niacin b. folate 14. Intestinal bacteria make vitaminnecessary for blood clotting. a. A с.Е d. K b. С 15. Vitaminfound in plant oils, nuts and seeds, acts as an antioxidant. a. A b. C c. E d. K 16. During pregnancy, excess vitamin_intake is known to be teratogenic. a. A b. B с. С d. all of the above

Answer 1

13. b. folate

Folate deficiency means you have a lower-than-normal amount of folic acid, a type of vitamin B, in your blood. Pregnant women need to get enough folic acid. The vitamin is important to the growth of the fetus's spinal cord and brain. Folic acid deficiency can cause severe birth defects known as neural tube defects.

14. d. K

Majority of Vitamin K is synthesized by bacteria in the large intestine. Dietary sources include the photosynthetic (green) parts of plants. Vitamin K is necessary for formation of several blood-clotting factors in the liver, and deficiency leads to bleeding disorders.

15. c. E

Vitamin E is a group of powerful antioxidants that protect your cells from oxidative stress.

16. a. A

Vitamin A is important for developing fetus; it helps to build strong lungs, healthy eyes, and aids skin cell production. Too much, however, can be harmful and lead to birth defects.