What Type of Procedure Removes a Herniated Disc in Order

question 6

Multiple Choice

What type of procedure removes a herniated disc in order to relieve pressure on the spinal nerve root?

• A)Microdiscectomy
• B)Kyphoplasty
• C)Laminectomy
• D)Thoracic epidural

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Definitions:

ACh

Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous systems involved in many functions including muscle activation and memory.

Antagonist

In pharmacology, a substance that blocks or dampens the effects of a neurotransmitter or hormone. In literature, the character who opposes the protagonist.

Opiate

A category of drugs naturally derived from the opium poppy plant that are used for pain relief but are also highly addictive.

Childbirth

The process of giving birth to a baby, ranging from the onset of labor to the delivery of the child.