The Protrusion of the Spinal Cord and Meninges Through an Opening

question 129

Multiple Choice

The protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges through an opening in the vertebral column is called:

• A)multiple sclerosis.
• B)a meningocele.
• C)a myelomeningocele.
• D)myelitis.

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Definitions:

Modified Fatty Acid

A fatty acid that has been chemically altered or synthesized, often to change its properties or functional abilities.

Prostaglandin

A group of physiologically active lipid compounds having diverse hormone-like effects in animals.

Peptide Hormones

Water-soluble hormones composed of proteins, such as oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Steroid Hormones

Lipid-soluble molecules derived from cholesterol that act as chemical messengers in the body, influencing growth, metabolism, and other functions.