What medical term is used to identify a functional urinary tract obstruction caused by an interruption of the nerve supply to the bladder?
a. Neurogenic bladder
b. Obstructed bladder
c. Necrotic bladder
d. Retrograde bladder
Ans: a. Neurogenic bladder
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