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lb_gilbert

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A meningocele means that the spinal cord and meninges are protruding through a gap in the vertebral column.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A neurogenic bladder may be caused by a spinal cord injury.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: A myelomeningocele means that the spinal cord and meninges are protruding through a gap in the vertebral column. A meningocele means the meninges protrude through a gap in the vertebral column.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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