Author Question: A varicose condition of veins in the anus that results in painful swellings is: A) hernias B) ... (Read 143 times)

jon_i · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A varicose condition of veins in the anus that results in painful swellings is:

A) hernias
B) ileus
C) hemorrhoids
D) polyps

Question 2

In this disease, the skin becomes inflamed due to contact with a triggering substance, such as poison ivy.

A) seborrheic dermatitis
B) contact dermatitis
C) stasis dermatitis
D) actinic dermatitis

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: This term literally means resembling leakage of blood.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: All choices indicate an inflammation of the skin; the root dermat means skin and -itis means inflammation. Stasis means standing still; seborrheic, sebum; and actinic, exposure to light through term breakdown.