Question

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select the correct answer.
when the doctor examines 9 - month - old ben, he realizes that bens left testis has not moved into its proper position in the scrotum. he recommends a surgical procedure to move the undescended testis into its proper position. which procedure is the doctor referring to?
a. vasectomy
b. circumcision
c. orchidopexy
d. phalloplasty

Explanation:

• Option A: Vasectomy is a sterilization procedure for males, not for moving an undescended testis.
• Option B: Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, unrelated to undescended testis.
• Option C: Orchidopexy is the surgical procedure to move an undescended testis into the scrotum, which matches the situation.
• Option D: Phalloplasty is related to the construction or reconstruction of the penis, not for undescended testis.

Answer:

C. orchidopexy