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/an:
A) hiatal hernia.
B) volvulus.
C) paralytic ileus.
D) inguinal hernia.

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When a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal, it is known as an inguinal hernia. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes upward through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. Volvulus is a condition where a loop of bowel twists on itself and can lead to bowel obstruction. Paralytic ileus is a condition where the bowel loses its ability to contract and move food and fluids through the intestine.

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