Before Jared was born, his neural tube did not close properly. He uses crutches and braces to move around. At the time of her pregnancy, his mother was grossly overweight. All these signs point to a conclusion that Jared has a condition called:
A) organogenesis.
B) spina bifida.
C) neurogenesis.
D) anencephaly.

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Jared's symptoms, such as the improper closure of the neural tube and the need for crutches and braces, are indicative of spina bifida, a condition where the spine and spinal cord don't form properly.

Before Jared Was Born, His Neural Tube Did Not Close