When the examiner uses a stethoscope to amplify the sound of breathing into the lungs, this is called ___.
A) inspection.
B) percussion.
C) auscultation.
D) palpation.
E) ultrasonography.

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Auscultation is the process of listening to sounds produced by the body, typically using a stethoscope. In this case, the examiner is using a stethoscope to amplify the sound of breathing into the lungs.

When the Examiner Uses a Stethoscope to Amplify the Sound