____ is characterized by an altered mental status secondary to traumatic brain injury and incontinence associated with sacral cord injury.

A. Brown-Sequard syndrome
B. Central cord syndrome
C. Conus medullaris syndrome
D. Spinal cord concussion


Answer: C

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