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question 20

which of the following terms indicates an inability to produce offspring?

a impotence

b sterility

c cryptorchidism

d turp

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks for the medical term that specifically indicates an inability to produce offspring.

Evaluate the given options

• impotence: Refers to erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It does not necessarily mean an inability to produce viable gametes (sperm).
• sterility: Refers to the complete physiological inability to reproduce or produce offspring.
• cryptorchidism: Refers to a developmental condition where one or both of the testes fail to descend into the scrotum.
• TURP: An abbreviation for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, which is a surgical procedure to treat an enlarged prostate.

Identify the correct term

Based on the definitions, "sterility" is the precise term for the inability to produce offspring.

Answer:

• A impotence
• B sterility (Correct answer)
• C cryptorchidism
• D TURP