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mcmcdaniel

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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


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Sweetkitty24130

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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