https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w by Humza Sami M en-us 2020-07-20 11:53:54 UTC 2026-01-31 12:51:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9f8.png mazsami21 https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/658330840 The words Spina Bifida mean "split spine" in Latin, and are referred to a common birth defect. During development, the neural tube (a group of cells that form the brain and the spinal cord of a baby) doesn't close all the way, so the backbone that protects the spine doesn't form completely. This can cause physical and mental issues.

Spina Bifida affects the Nervous system. The spinal cord and nerves protrude (or 'pop out') through the gap that has been created due to a failure of closure of the neural tube. This can affect the nerves that spread from this area into the abdomen and legs.]]> 2020-07-20 11:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/658330840 mazsami21 https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/661857013 With spina bifida, the most obvious symptoms are a tuft of hair or a birthmark at the site of the defect.]]> 2020-07-24 13:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/661857013 mazsami21 https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/661858258 Although no one is 100% sure what causes this disease, scientists think it may be a combination of the environment and family history, or a lack of folic acid (a type of vitamin B) in the mother's body.]]> 2020-07-24 13:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/661858258 mazsami21 https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/661858656 Studies has shown that yet-to-be mothers who take multivitamins with folic acid can help prevent spina bifida and also other types of birth defects. Folic acid can also be found in certain dark green vegetables, egg yolks, some fortified breads, pastas, rice and breakfast cereals.]]> 2020-07-24 13:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/661858656 mazsami21 https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/661877332 2020-07-24 14:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mazsami21/q9qda7bnht1bh70w/wish/661877332