Based on your knowledge of how the prostate encircles part of the urethra, what are two clinical manifestations of an enlarged prostate?

What will be an ideal response


Awakening at night to void caused by incomplete bladder emptying from an enlarging prostate; a small urinary stream; hesitancy in starting the urinary stream; dribbling at the end of voiding

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What is a weak, thin-walled bulging sac in an arterial wall called?

A. An atheroma B. An aneurysm C. A hematoma D. A varicose vein E. An embolism

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Decreased extracellular K+ levels cause

A. hyperpolarization of plasma membranes. B. cells to become more excitable. C. hypopolarization of plasma membranes. D. increased permeability of plasma membranes. E. more action potentials to be generated.

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During stage three of parturition

A. the birth occurs. B. the cervix dilates. C. the placenta is delivered.

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