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Writer's pictureLuke Chiwala

Neural Tube Defects

Have you ever heard of Neural Tube defects (NTDs)? it may sound new to others but at least you know Spina Bifida. If not it’s important to know. Here is the thing; Between the 17th and 30th day after conception (or 4 to 6 weeks after the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period), the neural tube forms in the embryo (developing baby) and then closes. The neural tube later becomes the baby’s spinal cord, spine, brain, and skull. So at least you now know what a neural tube becomes.

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