The patient needs the removal of a herniated disk. This is also known as a: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
laminectomy
A laminectomy is the removal of a herniated disk for pain relief.
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John has just returned from a 2-week vacation. During this time, he didn't adhere to his daily 30- to 60-minute routine of moderate-intensity exercises. Experts say John should _____.
A. rest for at least 2 days before exercising B. make up for the time he missed by exercising 60–90 minutes a day C. do only stretching exercises for a month D. build up gradually to his previous level of exercise E. resume exercising at the same level he left off
Activation of B cells with TLR rather than with T-cell help would result in the overall antibody response being
A. more specific. B. more long lasting. C. more polyclonal. D. reduced. E. more protective.
The prefix that means insufficient or less than is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which disease is a viral infection of the liver and is often accompanied by jaundice?
a. hepatitis b. West Nile virus c. avian influenza d. SARS e. meningitis