Spina Bifida Medical Knowledge Quiz

Spina bifida affects a person's intelligence and cognitive abilities.

• True

• False

What does "spina bifida" literally mean?

• Curved spine

• Split spine

• Weak spine

• Missing spine

Spina bifida occurs during the first month of pregnancy.

• True

• False

Which is the most severe type of spina bifida?

• Spina Bifida Occulta

• Meningocele

• Myelomeningocele

• All types are equally severe

All people with spina bifida are paralyzed and cannot walk.

• True

• False

How many babies are born with spina bifida in the United States?

• 1 in every 100

• 1 in every 5,000

• 1 in every 25

• 1 in every 2,800

Spina bifida can be prevented by taking folic acid before and during pregnancy.

• True

• False

In Spina Bifida Occulta, what is typically true?

• It's the most severe form

• It often causes no symptoms

• It always requires surgery

• It affects intelligence

Spina bifida can be detected before birth through medical testing.

• True

• False

What part of the body development does spina bifida primarily affect?

• Brain development

• Heart development

• Neural tube development

• Lung development