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What is an endoscope ?
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- It is an optical instrument used to see inside the alimentary canal
- It is a device which is fitted on the chest of the patient to regularise the irregular heart beats
- It is an instrument used for examining ear disorders
- It is an instrument for recording electrical signals produced by human muscles
- It is an optical instrument used to see inside the alimentary canal
Correct Option: A
Endoscopymeans looking inside and typically refers to looking inside the body for medical reasons using an endoscope, an instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike most other medical imaging devices, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ. Endoscopy can also refer to using a borescope in technical situations where direct line of-sight observation is not feasible. The following conditions and illnesses are most commonly investigated or diagnosed with an endoscopy: breathing disorders; chronic diarrhea; internal bleeding; irritable bowel syndrome; stomach ulcers, etc.