A rhizotomy is performed to cut the ________

A) spinal nerve roots
B) ventricles
C) neurons
D) cerebellum


A
Explanation: A) Correct! Rhizotomy is a pain management technique that cuts the spinal nerve roots.
B) There is no surgical procedure to cut the ventricles.
C) There is no surgical procedure to cut neurons.
D) A rhizotomy is not performed on the cerebellum.

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