When Blood Flow Is Restricted to a Protruding Organ, It

question 43

Multiple Choice

When blood flow is restricted to a protruding organ, it is called a(n) :

• A) inguinal hernia.
• B) umbilical hernia.
• C) hiatal hernia.
• D) strangulated hernia.

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