Differentiate Between Cryptorchidism, Testicular Torsion, Priapism, and Peyronie's Disease

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Essay

Differentiate between cryptorchidism, testicular torsion, priapism, and Peyronie's disease. Explain what these conditions are, the associated symptoms, and common treatments for each condition.

Explain the principle of price rigidity within oligopoly models and its implications.

Apply the concept of reaction functions and their role in determining equilibrium in oligopoly markets with differentiated products.

Analyze the strategic considerations of firms in oligopoly settings, particularly in terms of pricing and advertising strategies.

Understand the functional anatomy of the taste system, including taste bud cell types and their neural connections.

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Definitions:

Plaque

Deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin in the inner lining of an artery, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.

Domino Effect

A chain reaction where a small change causes a similar change nearby, leading to a sequence of events with potentially large impacts.

Absolutely Refractory Period

A phase immediately following the firing of a nerve in which the neuron is unable to fire again, ensuring the unidirectional flow of nerve impulses.

Resting Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across the membrane of a neuron at rest, typically around -70mV.