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Lithotripsy is a medical procedure used to break kidney stones into smaller pieces using shock waves, making them easier to pass through the urinary tract. Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They can cause severe pain, urinary obstruction, and sometimes infections if not treated effectively.

There are several types of lithotripsy, but the most common is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL). In ESWL, shock waves are generated outside the body and focused on the kidney stones using imaging techniques like ultrasound or X-ray. These shock waves travel through the body tissues and break the stones into tiny fragments, which are then naturally expelled through urine.

Other options listed in the MCQ are unrelated:

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  Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for operations inside the abdomen, not for crushing stones.

  
  


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  Dementia is a neurological disorder affecting memory and cognition, unrelated to kidney treatment.

  
  


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  “None of these” is incorrect because lithotripsy is the precise procedure for kidney stones.

  
  

Lithotripsy is significant in modern medicine because it is non-invasive, reduces recovery time, and avoids traditional surgery. It relies on principles of physics and biology, including shock wave propagation, tissue interaction, and kidney anatomy.

Understanding lithotripsy is part of everyday biology knowledge, especially human anatomy and physiology. It illustrates how medical technology combines scientific principles to solve health problems safely and effectively.