Women attending a health and wellness event ask the presenting nurse what is meant by "neural tube defect." Which is the accurate response?

Women attending a health and wellness event ask the presenting nurse what is meant by "neural tube defect." Which is the accurate response?


a) "Neural tube defect refers to abnormal development of the brain and spinal cord in the embryo."
b) "Neural tube defect refers to improper development of the digestive system in the fetus."
c) "Neural tube defect refers to abnormal development of the genitourinary system in the embryo."
d) "Neural tube defect refers to abnormal development of the brain and spinal cord in the fetus."


Answer: a)"Neural tube defect refers to abnormal development of the brain and spinal cord in the embryo."


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