Which surgical procedure removes the prepuce?

A) circumcision
B) sterilization
C) castration
D) TURP


A) circumcision
A circumcision removes the prepuce, or foreskin, of the penis. Sterilization is
cutting the vas deferens to prevent sperm from being able to exit the penis. Castration is the
surgical removal of the testicles in the male or ovaries in the female. TURP is removal of
prostate tissue through the urethra.

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