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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Anencephaly, listed as a structural CNS defect, is characterized by:
Options
A Overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid
B Parts of the skull, brain, and scalp missing at birth
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C Degeneration of the spinal cord
D An immune attack on the myelin
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Anencephaly is a structural CNS defect where parts of the skull, brain, and scalp are missing at birth. It is a severe neural tube defect that occurs early in development.

Hint

This severe birth defect involves incomplete development of the brain and skull.

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