QuestionDecember 20, 2025

Hydrosalpinx develops when: A ovaries enlarge and blockage of the fallopian tube occurs distally B pelvic infection migrates through the uterus C fluid accumulates within a scarred, obstructed fallopian tube D pus develops within the infected fallopian tube

Hydrosalpinx develops when: A ovaries enlarge and blockage of the fallopian tube occurs distally B pelvic infection migrates through the uterus C fluid accumulates within a scarred, obstructed fallopian tube D pus develops within the infected fallopian tube
Hydrosalpinx develops when:
A ovaries enlarge and blockage of the fallopian tube occurs distally
B pelvic infection migrates through the uterus
C fluid accumulates within a scarred, obstructed fallopian tube
D pus develops within the infected fallopian tube

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(C) fluid accumulates within a scarred, obstructed fallopian tube Explanation 1. Identify the definition of hydrosalpinx Hydrosalpinx refers to **a fluid-filled dilation of the fallopian tube**, usually due to **distal tubal obstruction** from prior infection or inflammation. 2. Compare with given options - (A) mentions distal blockage but focuses on ovary enlargement—incorrect. - (B) describes infection spread—not the key mechanism. - (C) correctly states fluid accumulation within a scarred, obstructed tube—matches the definition. - (D) describes pus, which refers to **pyosalpinx**, not hydrosalpinx.

Explanation

1. Identify the definition of hydrosalpinx <br /> Hydrosalpinx refers to **a fluid-filled dilation of the fallopian tube**, usually due to **distal tubal obstruction** from prior infection or inflammation.<br /><br />2. Compare with given options <br /> - (A) mentions distal blockage but focuses on ovary enlargement—incorrect. <br /> - (B) describes infection spread—not the key mechanism. <br /> - (C) correctly states fluid accumulation within a scarred, obstructed tube—matches the definition. <br /> - (D) describes pus, which refers to **pyosalpinx**, not hydrosalpinx.
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