Question

choose a medical procedure that involves the Integumentary system, Digestive system, and Urinary system. Describe the procedure and define the terminology used in that procedure. (3 procedures, one for each system)

Answer 1

1. Laser skin rejuvenation : it is a skin resurfacing procedure in which laser is used to improvise the appearance of skin , sun damaged skin, scars created by acne, scars and injuries post chicken pox. In this procedure it also decreases the fine lines around the eyes , mouth , cheek etc.

Terminology: resurfacing means reforming the surface .

2. Endoscopy: it is a non surgical procedure which is used to examine the digestive tract . In this procedure a flexible tube with camera is attached to a monitored which displays the path of the digestive system. It is very much helpful in detecting abnormalities such as ulcers, tumors, bleeding etc .

Terminology: ulcer: an sore.

3. Urethroscopy: It is the procedure to examine the interior of the urethra, and bladder with the help of urethroscope. It is very small camera on the end of the probe . It is also used to detect abnormalities in urinary system.

These are some of the medical procedures.