Students with Spina Bifida Are at Risk for Hydrocephalus

question 44

True/False

Students with spina bifida are at risk for hydrocephalus.

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Definitions:

Endoneurium

A layer of delicate connective tissue that encloses the myelin sheath of each peripheral nerve fiber, providing support and insulation.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, enhancing the speed of electrical impulses.

Pudendal Nerve

A nerve in the pelvic region that carries sensory and motor information to and from the genitalia and surrounding areas.

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that branch out from the spinal cord, transmitting motor, sensory, and autonomic messages between the body and the spinal cord.