Appendicitis
Appendicitis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. This statement provides an inaccurate explanation of the development of appendicitis. It does not primarily result from an accumulation of stool.
Correct. Appendicitis is typically caused by an infection, often due to obstruction of the appendix by fecal material, lymphoid hyperplasia, or a foreign body. This leads to inflammation of the appendix.
Incorrect. Excessive alcohol consumption is not a recognized cause of appendicitis.
Incorrect. While genetics may play a role in certain cases, the primary cause of appendicitis is infection and subsequent inflammation.
A) Incorrect. This statement provides an inaccurate explanation of the development of appendicitis. It does not primarily result from an accumulation of stool.
B) Correct. Appendicitis is typically caused by an infection, often due to obstruction of the appendix by fecal material, lymphoid hyperplasia, or a foreign body. This leads to inflammation of the appendix.
C) Incorrect. Excessive alcohol consumption is not a recognized cause of appendicitis.
D) Incorrect. While genetics may play a role in certain cases, the primary cause of appendicitis is infection and subsequent inflammation.