Spina Bifida is One of the Most Common and Most

Question

Spina bifida is one of the most common and most complex birth defects involving the ____ system.
A) nervous
B) circulatory
C) respiratory
D) digestive
E) endocrine

Accepted Answer

Spina bifida is a birth defect that typically affects the spinal cord and the nervous system. It occurs when the neural tube, which forms the baby's brain and spinal cord, doesn't close properly during fetal development. This can result in a range of neurological complications, including paralysis, sensory deficits, and bladder or bowel dysfunction.