Which of the Following Statements Regarding Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding benign prostatic hypertrophy is TRUE?

• A)It is actually more likely to affect the testes than the prostate.
• B)In most cases it is quite serious and causes many problems.
• C)It is a condition in which the prostate enlarges with age.
• D)It is a fairly unusual abnormality.
• E)It is quite common among men ages 20 to 30.

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Definitions:

Centromere

The region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division.

Chromatin

The complex of DNA and histone proteins that forms chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, regulating gene expression.

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's membrane, crucial for the function of excitable cells like neurons and muscle cells.

Extracellular Glycocalyx

A complex carbohydrate-rich layer that coats the outer surface of cells, playing key roles in cell-cell interactions and protection.