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luvbio

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Which medical term means instrument to view the rectum and anus?
 
  a. anoscope
  b. sigmoidoscope
  c. proctoscope
  d. rectoscope

Question 2

Muscle atrophy may result from:
 
  a. muscle disease
  b. nervous system disease
  c. lack of use
  d. all of the above



emilymalinowski12

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Answer to Question 1

c
Explanation:
a. anoscope: means instrument to view the anus (only)
b. sigmoidoscope: means instrument to view the sigmoid colon
c. proctoscope: correct
d. rectoscope: means instrument to view the rectum (only)

Answer to Question 2

d
Explanation:
a. muscle disease: true but so is b and c
b. nervous system disease: true but so is a and c
c. lack of use: true but so is a and b
d. all of the above: correct



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