Life: The Science of Biology
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Chapter 46.1, Problem 2R
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The impact of anencephaly on the development of specific structures of the brain.
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Anencephaly is a lethal developmental disorder in which the anterior-most part of the developing neural tube is not able to close during fetal development. This disorder affects the proper development of the brain structures.
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