Question

1. what uses a high frequency electromagnetic current produced by a microwave device to generate heat within body tissues?

lithotripsy
diathermy
ultrasonography
thermogram

1. the term \ophthalmo/scop/e\ means:

instrument to examine the ear
instrument to examine the larynx
instrument to examine the eye
instrument to examine the nasal cavity

Explanation:

1. Diathermy uses high - frequency electromagnetic currents from a microwave device to generate heat in body tissues. Lithotripsy breaks up stones, ultrasonography uses sound waves for imaging, and a thermogram is an image of heat distribution.
2. The root "ophthalmo -" refers to the eye, "scope" means an instrument for viewing. So, "Ophthalmo/scope/e" is an instrument to examine the eye.

Answer:

1. B. Diathermy
2. C. instrument to examine the eye