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What is the primary reason for the appendix being prone to becoming obstructed and vulnerable to infection?
What is the primary reason for the appendix being prone to becoming obstructed and vulnerable to infection?
- Direct connection to the ileocecal valve
- Strong attachment to the cecum
- Inefficient emptying into the colon and small lumen (correct)
- Large size and high susceptibility
What happens to the obstructed appendix as a result of inflammation and edema?
What happens to the obstructed appendix as a result of inflammation and edema?
- It becomes rigid and resistant to inflammation
- It detaches from the cecum and moves freely
- It becomes inflamed and edematous, eventually filling with pus (correct)
- It shrinks in size and becomes less prone to infection
Where is the appendix located in relation to the cecum?
Where is the appendix located in relation to the cecum?
- Completely separate from the cecum
- Attached just below the ileocecal valve (correct)
- Attached to the ascending colon
- Attached at the top of the cecum
