Asked by ahmed aldaghistani on May 20, 2024
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The direct visual examination of the colon via a flexible,lighted instrument is called:
A) cholangiography.
B) ultrasonography.
C) colonoscopy.
D) cholecystography.
Cholangiography
A diagnostic imaging test used to visualize the bile ducts to identify obstructions, infections, stones, or cancers.
Colonoscopy
A medical procedure that uses a long, flexible tube with a camera on the end to examine the interior of the colon and rectum.
Cholecystography
A radiographic examination of the gallbladder after the administration of a radiopaque contrast medium.
- Recognize the diagnostic methods used in gastroenterology.
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SW
Sheena WaereaMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The direct visual examination of the colon via a flexible, lighted instrument is called a colonoscopy.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the diagnostic methods used in gastroenterology.