Which of the following surgical procedures removes part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve

a) Cerebrospinal fluid shunt
b) Laminectomy
c) Carotid endarterectomy
d) Nerve block


Answer: b) Laminectomy

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What will be an ideal response?

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