Which of the Following Surgical Procedures Removes the Damaged Inner

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following surgical procedures removes the damaged inner lining of an artery?

• A)endarterectomy
• B)arterial anastomosis
• C)ligation and stripping
• D)embolectomy

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex involved in processing visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.

Thalamus

The brain’s sensory switchboard, located on top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla.

Senses

Biological systems used by organisms to detect and process sensory information from the environment, including sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, excluding smell.