When a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal,a tubular passage through the lower layers of the abdominal wall,it is known as a/n:
A)hiatal hernia.
B)volvulus.
C)paralytic ileus.
D)inguinal hernia.

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An inguinal hernia occurs when a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal, a tubular passage through the lower layers of the abdominal wall. Hiatal hernia involves protrusion of the stomach into the chest cavity through the hiatus, an opening in the diaphragm. Volvulus is a twisting of the intestine that creates a blockage. Paralytic ileus is a condition where the intestine becomes paralyzed and ceases to function properly.

When a Loop of Intestine Enters the Inguinal Canal,a Tubular