Which of the following exams would be used to view inside a section of the colon?
a. gastroscopy
b. sigmoidoscopy
c. laparoscopy
d. esophagoscopy
b
Explanation:
a. gastroscopy: gastro- means "stomach"
b. sigmoidoscopy: correct
c. laparoscopy: laparo- means "abdomen"
d. esophagoscopy: esophago- means "esophagus"
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