Birth Defects Quiz

How many kinds of birth defects are there?

• More than 4,000

• Less than 1,000

• Exactly 2,500

• Around 3,000

Heart defects are:

• Problems with the structure of the heart

• A type of lung disease

• Issues with the digestive system

• A form of skin condition

What is Spina Bifida?

• A birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the spine and membranes around the spinal cord

• A type of heart disease

• A respiratory condition

• A form of arthritis

What nutrient can prevent spina bifida?

• Vitamin C

• Folic Acid

• Iron

• Calcium

What are the foods that can be eaten from Folic Acid?

• Spinach

• Broccoli

• Lentils

• All of the above

Are most children with Spina Bifida able to walk on their own?

• True

• False

How can children with Cleft Palate be helped?

• Surgery

• Speech therapy

• Special feeding techniques

• All of the above

What can help clubfoot defect in children?

• Physical therapy

• Surgery

• Bracing

• All of the above

What are the medical problems associated with Dwarfism?

• Growth hormone deficiency

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Asthma

What is Down’s Syndrome?

• A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21

• A type of cancer

• A viral infection

• A bacterial infection