A protrusion of the intestine thru the inguinal canal is referred to as ____________.

A protrusion of the intestine thru the inguinal canal is referred to as ____________.
A . diverticulum
B. exophthalmos
C. hernia
D. bulqaria

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Answer: C

Explanation:

A hernia occurs when an organ, or the surrounding fascial tissue of the organ, protrudes through the wall or membrane that contains it. Hernias can occur at various points within the body and are often named by their location. This question deals with an inguinal hernia. Hernias are classified as either reducible hernias or irreducible hernias. Reducible hernias can be manually reversed by applying direct pressure whereas irreducible hernias need surgery to reverse the condition.