Which part of the stethoscope is used to hear the heartbeat?

Lens

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Tube

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Chest piece

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Ear piece

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Solution

The correct option is C Chest piece
The stethoscope consists of three parts - a chest piece that are joined to the two ear pieces by a tube. The chest piece carries a sensitive diaphram which when placed on the chest amplifies the heartbeat.

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