Explain the difference between the terms direct inguinal hernia and indirect inguinal hernia


A direct inguinal hernia is a hernia that protrudes into the groin area. An indirect inguinal hernia is a protrusion that has moved to the scrotum.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for a physician to have his license revoked?

a. Unprofessional conduct b. Conviction of a crime c. Formally withdrawing from a case d. Personal or professional incapacity

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Lymph flows through the vessels by 

A. gravity. B. the force of the heart's pumping. C. the contraction of the muscles in vessel walls. D. the squeezing action of the skeletal muscles.

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At the onset of an acute asthma attack, patients commonly experience difficulty breathing and:

A. audible stridor. B. rales and rhonchi. C. profound cyanosis. D. expiratory wheezing.

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The family Salamandridae is made up of the more commonly known fire salamanders, brook salamanders, and ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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