Where is Santorini plexus located?
at either side of the prostate
in the pubo-prostatic space
anterior to the seminal vesicles
posterior to the vaso-epididymal junction
Correct Answer :
B. in the pubo-prostatic space
it is retropubic venous plexus located in the pubo-prostatic space.
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tooth extraction
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spermine
acid phosphatase
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15 18 weeks
18 21 weeks
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prostatic fascia and levator fascia
prostate capsule and prostatic fascia
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catalase activity of erythrocytes
peroxidase activity of erythrocytes
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none of the above
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acquired chromosomal-mediated resistance
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surgical suture needle stick
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gender
age
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protease
lyase
carboxylase
hydrolase
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mechanical compression by the gravid uterus
physiological increase urine flow during pregnancy
elevated levels of progesterone
reflex inhibition of ureteral contractions
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alkylating agents
phenothiazines
antiandrogens
prostaglandins
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an aspirate of pelvic urinoma
in untreated end-stage renal failure disease
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has antimicrobial activity
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hepatocellular carcinoma
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appearance of axillary hair
change in body odor
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reflux to the lower pole ureter, obstruction to the upper pole ureter
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right ureteropelvic junction obstruction, left ureterocele
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the loin region
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the umbilical region
the penis or clitoris
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gonadal arteries
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seminal vesicles
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clindamycin
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by inducing hyperoxaluria
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obturator artery
midrectal artery
inferior vesical artery
pudendal artery
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