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Which condition is caused by fatty, fibrous plaques that obstruct the lumen of coronary arteries?

A.

Atherosclerosis

B.

Atrial fibrillation

C.

Thrombophlebitis

D.

Hypertension

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Atherosclerosis:

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty plaques in arterial walls, narrowing the arteries and restricting blood flow.

B. Atrial fibrillation:

AFib is an electrical conduction problem in the atria, not a vascular blockage.

C. Thrombophlebitis:

Thrombophlebitis is vein inflammation with clot formation, not plaque formation in arteries.

D. Hypertension:

Hypertension is high blood pressure, which can result from atherosclerosis but is not the direct cause of arterial plaque.


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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Erectile dysfunction:

Erectile dysfunction is not an STI; it is a sexual health condition often related to physical or psychological issues.

B. Chancroid:

Chancroid is a bacterial STI caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful ulcers on the genital area.

C. Epispadias:

Epispadias is a congenital birth defect where the urethra does not develop properly. It is not an STI.

D. Orchitis:

Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles, often caused by infections (like mumps or other viral infections), but not typically classified as an STI.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Bladder cancer:

Bladder cancer is treated through surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, but not by "chemical castration."

B. Testicular cancer:

While testicular cancer may involve treatments that affect hormones, chemical castration is typically not a treatment for testicular cancer.

C. Prostatic cancer:

Prostatic cancer (prostate cancer) is often treated with chemical castration (using medications such as LHRH agonists or anti-androgens) to reduce testosterone levels and slow tumor growth.

D. Urethral cancer:

Urethral cancer is rare and treated with surgery or chemotherapy, not chemical castration.

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