A/An ________ is a flexible, fiberoptic scope with a magnifying lens and a light source that can be inserted into the nose, sinuses, or throat to examine the tissues and take a biopsy
A) speculum
B) endoscope
C) otoscope
D) tuning fork
B
Explanation: A) A speculum can be inserted into the nose, but it is not flexible and does not have a light source.
B) Correct! Endo- means "innermost; within" and -scope means "instrument used to examine." It has a magnifying lens, fiberoptic light source, and can be used to take a biopsy.
C) An otoscope is inserted into the ear, not the nose, sinuses, or throat.
D) A tuning fork is an instrument to test hearing, not examine tissues.
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