Testicular torsion occurs when:

A) Pelvic and penile swelling occlude blood flow to the testicle
B) The spermatic cord twists inside the scrotum, occluding blood flow to the testicle
C) Scrotal swelling occludes blood flow to the testicle
D) Trauma to the testicle causes it to die


Answer: B) The spermatic cord twists inside the scrotum, occluding blood flow to the testicle

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