A Surgical Excision of a Portion of the Skull Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

A surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as:

• A) craniectomy.
• B) craniotomy.
• C) diskectomy.
• D) pallidotomy.

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Definitions:

Bundle Scars

Marks left on the stem of a plant where vascular bundles or leaf traces have broken off or been removed.

Leaf Scar

Marks on a stem left when the petiole of a leaf breaks during abscission.

Guttation

The exudation of drops of water from the pores of plants, occurring when soil moisture levels are high, and root pressure forces water up through the plant vascular system.

Root Pressure

A pressure within the roots of plants that pushes water upward through the plant, contributing to the movement of water and nutrients.