Figure 1:

Behavioral observations for 28 days post-SCI. a. Bladder size in Mus (shaded squares) and Acomys (open squares) measured by manually palpating the lower abdomen. b. Weight (as a percent change from pre-injury values) assessed twice a day for the first 7 days and at 2, 3, and 4 weeks post-injury. c. Rectal temperature (as a percent change from pre-injury values) assessed once a day for the first 7 days and at 2, 3, and 4 weeks post-injury. Data shown are means ± standard error.