Which of the Following Surgical Procedures Treats Hydrocephalus

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following surgical procedures treats hydrocephalus?

• A)cerebrospinal fluid shunt
• B)laminectomy
• C)carotid endarterectomy
• D)nerve block

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Diagenesis

The physical, chemical, and biological changes that sediment undergoes after initial deposition, excluding surface erosion and deep metamorphism.

Talus

Loose rock fragments upon a steep slope, or an accumulation of such fragments.

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Sedimentary rocks primarily composed of carbonate minerals, typically formed in marine environments.

Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, typically formed from the skeletal fragments of marine organisms.