Which of the following procedures is performed to remove cerebral spinal fluid for diagnostic purposes?
A) evoked potential studies
B) lumbar puncture
C) computed tomography
D) positron emission tomography scan

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A lumbar puncture is the procedure performed to remove cerebral spinal fluid for diagnostic purposes. Evoked potential studies measure electrical activity in the brain in response to stimulation, computed tomography (CT) is a type of imaging used to visualize structures inside the body, and positron emission tomography (PET) is a type of imaging used to measure metabolic activity in tissues.

Which of the Following Procedures Is Performed to Remove Cerebral