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What is testicular torsion? The testicle has attachments that hold it in place in the scrotum. Occasionally, these attachments do not exist and the testicle can twist. When the testicle twists on itself it causes the blood supply to kink and the …
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What is a varicocele? A varicocele is a bunch of enlarged and swollen veins in the scrotum. These veins carry the blood from the testicle back toward the heart. They are similar to varicose veins of the leg. Varicoceles often form during the time of …
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What does the kidney do? Kidneys are organs with many functions. One responsibility the kidneys have is controlling the levels of water and minerals in the blood. To do this, the kidneys produce urine that then travels to the bladder through tubes known …