Herniation of the Brain Through an Opening in the Skull

question 3

Multiple Choice

Herniation of the brain through an opening in the skull is called:

• A) craniectomy.
• B) craniotomy.
• C) encephalocele.
• D) encephalopathy.

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm), which can vary depending on the body's physical needs.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, a part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating the body's fight-or-flight response.

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for conserving energy and promoting a "rest and digest" response.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.