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audie

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove an obstruction from the carotid artery, which carries blood to the brain.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The abbreviation K+ stands for potassium.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: A carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove an obstruction from the carotid artery, which carries blood to the brain. A laminectomy is a removal of a portion of a vertebra in order to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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