What Procedure Is Necessary and Urgent When Pressure on the Spinal

question 13

Multiple Choice

What procedure is necessary and urgent when pressure on the spinal cord causes symptoms?

• A)Vertebral alignment
• B)Lumpectomy
• C)Decompression
• D)Discectomy

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Definitions:

Black Bile

One of the four humors in ancient and medieval medicine, believed to be associated with melancholy when present in excess.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's metabolism, growth, and development.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate physiological processes and behavior.

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.