Hernias
Hernias ( 35 Questions)
While hernias can occur in infants and young children, they are not more common in this age group due to weak abdominal muscles. Inguinal hernias are more common in infants, but other types of hernias may have different age distributions.
This statement is correct. Hernias are primarily seen in older adults and the elderly due to age-related changes in connective tissues, such as a decrease in collagen and elastin fibers.
This statement is incorrect. Age is a significant risk factor for hernias, and they are more common in older adults.
Hernias are more common in older adults than in adolescents and young adults. Rapid growth during adolescence may increase the risk of certain types of hernias, but it is not the primary age group affected by hernias.
Choice A reason:
While hernias can occur in infants and young children, they are not more common in this age group due to weak abdominal muscles. Inguinal hernias are more common in infants, but other types of hernias may have different age distributions.
Choice B reason:
This statement is correct. Hernias are primarily seen in older adults and the elderly due to age-related changes in connective tissues, such as a decrease in collagen and elastin fibers.
Choice C reason:
This statement is incorrect. Age is a significant risk factor for hernias, and they are more common in older adults.
Choice D reason:
Hernias are more common in older adults than in adolescents and young adults. Rapid growth during adolescence may increase the risk of certain types of hernias, but it is not the primary age group affected by hernias.