Which statement about nocturnal enuresis is true?
A. The condition is usually sporadic and has no hereditary ties.
B. More girls than boys suffer from nocturnal enuresis.
C. Often, enuresis is caused by a failure of muscular responses that inhibit urination.
D. Punishing a school-age child for wetting the bed usually decreases its occurrence.
Answer: C
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