Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term laparosplenectomy?

• A) laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the spleen through the abdomen
• B) laparo (abdomen) + splen (spleen) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of the spleen through the abdomen
• C) laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a vein in the abdomen
• D) laparo (abdomen) + splen (vein) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a vein in the abdomen

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Definitions:

Endorphin Antagonists

Substances that block the action of endorphins, natural pain-relieving compounds in the body, affecting pain and stress responses.

Immediate Pain

refers to the direct, often sharp sensation of discomfort or distress occurring at the moment of injury or ailment.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.

Central Nervous System

The complex network of the brain and spinal cord that is responsible for processing and sending out all the signals that control the body.