The general term for any procedure in which a scope is used to visually inspect a canal or body cavity ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

endoscopy

Endoscopy generally refers to any procedure in which a scope is used to visually inspect a canal or cavity within the body.

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a. Neck: examination of thyroid (e.g., enlargement, tenderness, mass) b. Lymphatic: palpation of lymph nodes in two or more areas: Neck, Axillae, Groin, Other c. Neurologic: examination of sensation (e.g., by touch, pin, vibration, proprioception) d. Ears, Nose, Throat, and Mouth: examination of oropharynx: oral mucosa, salivary glands, hard and soft palates, tongue, tonsils and posterior pharynx

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Muscle fatigue is a state in which a muscle

a. uses sugar to metabolize ATP in order to continue contracting. b. uses oxygen in oxidative energy production to continue contracting. c. can no longer produce the energy it needs to continue contracting. d. becomes saturated with lactic acid and needs to continue contracting.

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