Question

Phimosis refers to the

• A. the condition in which the foreskin is removed from the human penis
• B. the condition in which foreskin is very tight and can’t be moved back
• C. the condition in which only one testis descends to the scrotum
• D. the condition in which both the testes don’t descend to the scrotum

Answer 1

The correct option is B the condition in which foreskin is very tight and can’t be moved back

Phimosis refers to the condition in which the foreskin is very tight and can’t be moved back.
The condition in which the foreskin is surgically removed from the human penis is called circumcision.
The condition in which only one testis descends to the scrotum is called unilateral cryptorchidism. The testis that stays behind in the abdominal cavity is called the cryptorchid testis. It is usually reduced in volume. The other testis that descends remains normal, both in size and functionality.
The condition in which both the testes don’t descend to the scrotum is called bilateral cryptorchidism. Here, both the testes are referred to as cryptorchid testes.