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deesands

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which medical term means surgical repair of stomach?
 
  a. gastroplasty
  b. gastrotomy
  c. gastrectomy
  d. gastrostomy

Question 2

The site of the development of spermatozoa is:
 
  A) seminal vesicles.
  B) epididymis.
  C) vas deferens.
  D) seminiferous tubules.


yotaSR5

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a
Explanation:
a. gastroplasty: correct
b. gastrotomy: incision into the stomach
c. gastrectomy: excision of the stomach
d. gastrostomy: artificial opening of the stomach

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation:
A) The seminal vesicles store sperm until ejaculation.
B) The epididymis is where sperm mature.
C) The vas deferens carries the sperm from the testes.
D) Correct.


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