Author Question: A 68-year-old male has visited his family physician because the size of his scrotum has increased ... (Read 41 times)

ssal · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 68-year-old male has visited his family physician because the size of his scrotum has increased exponentially in recent months. He has subsequently been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia.

Which of the following statements best captures the nature of his health problem?
A)
Part of his intestine and parietal peritoneum are protruding through the inguinal opening.
B)
Rupture of the tunica vaginalis has allowed a part of his small bowel to protrude into the intrascrotal space.
C)
Incomplete closure of the inguinal opening during his development has contributed to testicular hypertrophy and hyperplasia.
D)
Occlusion of the efferent ductules and epididymis causes massive dilation of the testes.

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics most accurately applies to compact (cortical) bone?

A)
It is found along lines of stress in the body.
B)
The bone is arranged in an interwoven, lattice-like pattern.
C)
It is relatively light but still strong.
D)
The surface of the bone is lined with osteogenic cells.

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A

Feedback:

An inguinal hernia is the protrusion of intestine and peritoneum into the scrotum through an incompletely sealed inguinal opening. The tunica vaginalis, occlusion of the duct system, nor testicular hypertrophy and hyperplasia contribute to the etiology.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A

Feedback:

Due to its rigidity and strength, compact bone is placed along lines of high stress in the body. Spongy bone exists in a lattice-like pattern that is lined with osteogenic cells and is relatively light compared with compact bone.