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Spina bifida and its types
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These questions cover the definitions of spina bifida and the forms it takes.
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Question 1
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Which of the following most accurately describes the condition spina bifida?
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A type of neural tube defect in which the spinal cord is forced out of the body.
A subgroup of neural tube defects resulting from malformations of one or more vertebral arches.
A subgroup of neural tube defects affecting the cranial region.
A neurological condition that causes paralysis of the lower limbs.
Question 2
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Meningocele is the name of the sac-like protrusion sometimes caused by spina bifida?
Answer
True
False
Question 3
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In meningocele and myelomeningocele what fills the sac-like protrusion?
Answer
Part of the spinal cord
Blood
Lipoma
Amniotic fluid
Cerebrospinal fluid
None of the above
Question 4
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This image shows the subtype of spina bifida [blank_start]myelomeningocele[blank_end].
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Answer
myelomeningocele
meningocele
spina bifida occulta
Question 5
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Which type of spina bifida is estimated to affect up to 10% of the population?
Answer
Spina bifida occulta
Spinal dysraphisms
Meningocele
Myelomeningocele
Question 6
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Closed spinal dysraphisms are not considered a type of spina bifida in parts of the literature.
Answer
True
False
Question 7
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Meningocele is estimated to affect 1 per 1000 births in the UK.
Answer
True
False
Question 8
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In which region does spina bifida occulta normally occur?
Answer
Cervical spine
Thoracic spine
Lumbar spine
Sacral region
Coccygeal region
Upper spine
Lower spine
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