A Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure to Remove One or Both

question 9

Short Answer

A minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands is known as a laparoscopic ____________________.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, enabling the transmission of signals.

Ions

Electrically charged atoms or molecules formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Axon Membrane

The lipid bilayer covering an axon of a neuron, which plays a critical role in conducting electrical impulses and communication between neurons.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons, playing critical roles in brain function.