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What is the most common age group affected by varicocele?
What is the most common age group affected by varicocele?
- 30-40 years old
- 5-10 years old
- 15-25 years old (correct)
- 45-55 years old
How does a varicocele typically feel like when examined?
How does a varicocele typically feel like when examined?
- Hard and lumpy
- Warm to the touch
- Feels like a 'bag of worms' (correct)
- Smooth and round
What is the recommended method for diagnosing varicocele?
What is the recommended method for diagnosing varicocele?
- Genetic testing
- Blood test
- Physical examination (PE) and ultrasound (correct)
- MRI scan
In what position is a varicocele typically more visible?
In what position is a varicocele typically more visible?
At what age can testes produce viable sperm until?
At what age can testes produce viable sperm until?
Which muscles and tissue compose the pelvic diaphragm, forming a sling in the pelvis?
Which muscles and tissue compose the pelvic diaphragm, forming a sling in the pelvis?
Which structure forms a horseshoe around the urinary bladder, uterus, and rectum?
Which structure forms a horseshoe around the urinary bladder, uterus, and rectum?
What is the main function of the round ligament in the female reproductive system?
What is the main function of the round ligament in the female reproductive system?
What is the danger associated with a mature ovum not entering the ostium of the uterine tube after rupture?
What is the danger associated with a mature ovum not entering the ostium of the uterine tube after rupture?
Which structure is described as the most powerful muscle in both males and females?
Which structure is described as the most powerful muscle in both males and females?
The pear-shaped organ whose inferior neck forms the cervix is known as:
The pear-shaped organ whose inferior neck forms the cervix is known as:
Which structure extends from pubic symphysis to ischial tuberosity to the anus?
Which structure extends from pubic symphysis to ischial tuberosity to the anus?
Where do male and female gonads begin developing in the fetus?
Where do male and female gonads begin developing in the fetus?
What is the term used for the holes in the lower quadrant of the anterior abdominal wall?
What is the term used for the holes in the lower quadrant of the anterior abdominal wall?
Where does the L gonadal vein usually empty into?
Where does the L gonadal vein usually empty into?
What causes varicocele?
What causes varicocele?
Which side does varicocele usually occur on?
Which side does varicocele usually occur on?
What happens when retrograde blood flow occurs?
What happens when retrograde blood flow occurs?
What is the double layer of peritoneum hanging from the uterine tubes called?
What is the double layer of peritoneum hanging from the uterine tubes called?
Which ligament continues to the lateral body wall and contains ovarian vessels and ureter?
Which ligament continues to the lateral body wall and contains ovarian vessels and ureter?
Which part of the female reproductive system is considered retro-peritoneal?
Which part of the female reproductive system is considered retro-peritoneal?
What do folds of peritoneum connecting organ to organ or organ to abdominal wall refer to?
What do folds of peritoneum connecting organ to organ or organ to abdominal wall refer to?
Which structure connects the bladder and rectum in the male pelvic cavity?
Which structure connects the bladder and rectum in the male pelvic cavity?
What are the organs of the pelvic cavity that are only partially covered by peritoneum called?
What are the organs of the pelvic cavity that are only partially covered by peritoneum called?
What is responsible for the descent of the testes during embryologic development?
What is responsible for the descent of the testes during embryologic development?
What structure lies medial to direct inguinal hernias?
What structure lies medial to direct inguinal hernias?
What percentage of male infants have imperfect testicular descent leading to cryptorchidism?
What percentage of male infants have imperfect testicular descent leading to cryptorchidism?
Which structures are pushed ahead of the descending testicles during the process of descent?
Which structures are pushed ahead of the descending testicles during the process of descent?
Which part of the male external genitalia primarily houses the scrotum and testes?
Which part of the male external genitalia primarily houses the scrotum and testes?
Where do lymphatics from the testis drain into?
Where do lymphatics from the testis drain into?
