The Epidural Block Given During Labor and Delivery Is a Form

question 66

Multiple Choice

The epidural block given during labor and delivery is a form of

• A) analgesic.
• B) tranquilizer.
• C) general anesthesia.
• D) sedative.
• E) local anesthesia.

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Definitions:

Myelination

The process of developing a myelin sheath around the nerves, which significantly speeds up the transmission of nerve signals.

Vaccine-preventable Disease

Illnesses for which effective immunizations exist, allowing for their prevention through vaccination.

Synapse

The intersection or gap between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other neurons; the gap that neurotransmitters must cross.

Synaptogenesis

The process of formation of synapses between neurons in the nervous system, crucial for learning and memory.