Dilation of the Submucosal and Subcutaneous Venous Plexus That Lines

question 55

Multiple Choice

Dilation of the submucosal and subcutaneous venous plexus that lines the anal canal is called:

• A) anal fissure
• B) fistula-in-ano
• C) hemorrhoid
• D) pilonidal cyst

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Definitions:

Endogamy

Marriage within a particular group or category of individuals.

Exogamy

A social arrangement in which individuals are required to marry outside their social group, clan, or tribe, promoting alliances and diversity in genetic contribution.

Woman-Woman Marriage

A cultural practice in which a woman assumes the social role of a husband to another woman, often for purposes of lineage or inheritance, observed in some African societies.

Nandi

An ethnic group located in Kenya, known for their agricultural practices, cattle-herding, and significance in Kenyan history and society.