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A laminectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove an obstruction from the carotid artery, which carries blood to the brain.
 
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The abbreviation K+ stands for potassium.
 
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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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