Which Medical Term Means "Procedure for Looking at the Membrane

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which medical term means "procedure for looking at the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity"?

• A) Gastroscopy
• B) Laparoscopy
• C) Peritoneoscopy
• D) Proctoscopy
• E) Sigmoidoscopy

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Definitions:

Thymosin

A hormone secreted by the thymus gland, playing a role in the maturation of T lymphocytes, an essential part of the immune system.

T-cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity, recognizing and destroying infected cells in the body.

Maturation

The process of development and growth, leading to a fully developed or mature state.

Complement Proteins

Proteins in the blood that help or "complement" the immune system in destroying pathogens.