Author Question: Surgical fixation of a testis, which draws an undescended testis into the scrotum, is known as: ... (Read 162 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Surgical fixation of a testis, which draws an undescended testis into the scrotum, is known as:

A) orchiotomy
B) orchidopexy
C) orchioplasty
D) orchiectomy

Question 2

A patient is extremely sensitive to pollen. Every time she is exposed to pollen, she develops itchy, watery eyes and nasal congestion. She most likely suffers from:

A) allergies
B) sepsis
C) anemia
D) AIDS

Sweetkitty24130 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: The combining form orchid/o means testis and the suffix -pexy means surgical fixation or suspension. The testis is anchored to the scrotum to maintain the descended position.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: The signs and symptoms listed indicate an immune system response to an allergen, which are foreign substances that produce a reaction, including immediate inflammation.