Which of the Following Impairments Is NOT Common Following a Spinal

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following impairments is NOT common following a spinal cord injury?

• A)Impaired temperature control
• B)Cognitive deficits
• C)Bowel and bladder dysfunction
• D)Impaired sensation

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Definitions:

Stratified Squamous

A type of epithelial tissue composed of several layers of flat cells intended to protect underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion.

Simple Cuboidal

A type of epithelial tissue with cube-shaped cells, typically involved in secretion and absorption.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells containing gap junctions and desmosomes, facilitating coordinated contraction.

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, critical in maintaining the structural integrity of tissues.