Select the correct description for each of the abbreviations.
-LP
A)Brain and spinal cord
B)Record of electricity in the brain
C)Withdrawal of fluid from a space between the membranes surrounding the lower back
D)Stroke
E)Gradual deterioration of mental capacity
F)Fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord
G)Device to relieve nerve pain
H)Degenerative disease of motor neurons in the spinal cord
I)Destruction of myelin sheath on neurons in the brain
J)Abnormal electrical activity in the brain

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LP stands for lumbar puncture, which is the withdrawal of fluid from a space between the membranes surrounding the lower back.

Answer: F
 The fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord is called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is abbreviated as CSF or sometimes just CF. LP can also be done to test the CSF.

Answer: B
 EEG stands for electroencephalogram, which is a record of electricity in the brain used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy.

Answer: H
 ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is a degenerative disease of motor neurons in the spinal cord.

Answer: I
 MS stands for multiple sclerosis, which is a disease that causes destruction of myelin sheath on neurons in the brain and other parts of the nervous system.

Answer: J
 EEG is also used to diagnose abnormal electrical activity in the brain, such as seizures or epilepsy.

Select the Correct Description for Each of the Abbreviations