Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy uses ________ to treat kidney stones.

A) X-rays
B) ultrasound
C) radio waves
D) surgery


B) ultrasound
Ultrasound waves are used to break up stones in extracorporeal shockwave
lithotripsy.

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