A 33-year-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident.An MRI reveals an injury of the cervical cord.Cord swelling in this region may be life threatening because:

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In the cervical region,cord swelling may be life threatening because it may impair the diaphragm function.
Increased ICP does not occur with cord injury,but cord swelling may be life threatening because it may impair the diaphragm function.
Reflexes may be disrupted,but the cord swelling may be life threatening because it may impair the diaphragm function.
Bladder emptying may not occur,but the cord swelling may be life threatening because it may impair the diaphragm function.

A 33-Year-Old Male Is Brought to the ER for Treatment