Which Medical Term Means Procedure for Looking at the Membrane

question 86

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:

Nitrogen

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that constitutes about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere; it is a critical element in the makeup of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Ionic Compound

A substance made up of positively and negatively charged ions that are combined in a ratio to neutralize the charges.

Bromine

A reddish-brown liquid at room temperature, with the elemental symbol Br, and atomic number 35; it is a halogen and is used in various industrial applications.

Magnesium

A lightweight, silver-white metallic element, crucial for cellular metabolism and found in chlorophyll, often used in alloys and as a dietary supplement.