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itsmyluck

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Which of the following exams would be used to view inside a section of the colon?
 
  a. gastroscopy
  b. sigmoidoscopy
  c. laparoscopy
  d. esophagoscopy

Question 2

Which of the following stimulates antibody production to give protection against disease?
 
  a. antihistamine
  b. corticosteroid
  c. vaccination
  d. immunosuppressant



Smiles0805

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Answer to Question 1

b
Explanation:
a. gastroscopy: gastro- means stomach
b. sigmoidoscopy: correct
c. laparoscopy: laparo- means abdomen
d. esophagoscopy: esophago- means esophagus

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. antihistamine: not used to give protection against disease
b. corticosteroid: not used to give protection against disease
c. vaccination: correct
d. immunosuppressant: not used to give protection against disease



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