Testicular Torsion Is the Twisting of a Testis on Its

question 37

Multiple Choice

Testicular torsion is the twisting of a testis on its ____________, which can cause severe pain and swelling.

• A) spinal cord
• B) testicles
• C) spermatic cord
• D) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Neonate

A newborn infant, especially one less than four weeks old.

Postpartum Depression

A type of mood disorder associated with childbirth, affecting both mothers and, less commonly, fathers.

Lightening

A term used in pregnancy to describe the moment when the baby's head drops down into the pelvis in preparation for birth, often occurring a few weeks before labor begins.

Fetus

A developing human from approximately eight weeks after fertilization until birth, characterized by rapid growth and the maturation of organs and systems.