The endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine is called
A) esophagogastroscopy.
B) gastroduodenoesophagoscopy.
C) esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
D) gastroenteroscopy.
E) colonofibroscopy.

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The endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine is called esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD. Choice A is incorrect because it only includes the esophagus and stomach. Choice B is incorrect because it includes the duodenum, which is part of the small intestine, but not the rest of the small intestine. Choice D is incorrect because it only includes the stomach and small intestine. Choice E is incorrect because it refers to the colon and not the upper part of the digestive tract.

The Endoscopic Examination of the Esophagus, Stomach, and Small Intestine