Archaeologists have found skulls from as long ago as 3000 B.C. that bear evidence of an ancient surgical technique, in which holes were cut into the skulls of live individuals in an attempt to release demons from the possessed victim. This process is called __________.

A) trephining
B) drilling
C) humoring
D) exorcism

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The ancient surgical technique described is trephining, also known as trepanning, in which holes were cut into the skulls of live individuals in an attempt to release demons from the possessed victim. B and C are not correct choices and exorcism is a religious practice, not a surgical technique.

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