Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 23 - The Digestive System - Review Questions - Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions - Page 904: 5

Answer

Endoscopes are used to see the cavities of the body. It is a fiber optic tube at the end with a lense. Any polyps seen are removed because of the high risk of becoming colorectal cancers.

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Endoscopes are used to see the cavities of the body. It is a fiber optic tube at the end with a lense. Any polyps seen are removed because of the high risk of becoming colorectal cancers.
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