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What is the purpose of inserting an endoscope through an incision or opening in the body?
What is the purpose of inserting an endoscope through an incision or opening in the body?
- To directly view the area under investigation
- To prevent leakage of light from the fibers
- To analyze the tissue sample using a pathologist
- To take a sample of tissue for analysis (correct)
What is the approximate diameter of each glass fiber in a fiberoptic bundle?
What is the approximate diameter of each glass fiber in a fiberoptic bundle?
- 1 μm
- 5 μm
- 20 μm
- 10 μm (correct)
What is the advantage of fiberoptic bundles?
What is the advantage of fiberoptic bundles?
- They are used for direct viewing
- They have a large diameter
- They provide a high-quality image similar to a rigid lens system
- They are extremely flexible and can be tied in a knot (correct)
What is the primary difference between a fiber-endoscope and a video-endoscope?
What is the primary difference between a fiber-endoscope and a video-endoscope?
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What is the limitation of fiberoptic bundles?
What is the limitation of fiberoptic bundles?
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What is the advantage of video-endoscopes?
What is the advantage of video-endoscopes?
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What is the purpose of the glass coating on individual glass fibers?
What is the purpose of the glass coating on individual glass fibers?
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What is the result of the space between the fibers in a fiberoptic bundle?
What is the result of the space between the fibers in a fiberoptic bundle?
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What is the limitation of video-endoscopes?
What is the limitation of video-endoscopes?
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What is the purpose of biopsy forceps in an endoscopic procedure?
What is the purpose of biopsy forceps in an endoscopic procedure?
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