Question

a mass of enlarged twisted veins in the mucous membranes inside or outside of the rectum is called a: a hernia. b hemorrhoid. c polyp. d tumor. e fistula.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A hernia is a protrusion of an organ through a weak spot in the muscle or tissue, not related to enlarged veins in the rectum.
• Option B: A hemorrhoid is defined as a mass of enlarged, twisted veins in the mucous membranes inside or outside the rectum, which matches the description.
• Option C: A polyp is a growth (usually benign) on a mucous membrane, not related to veins.
• Option D: A tumor is an abnormal growth of cells, not related to veins in the rectum.
• Option E: A fistula is an abnormal connection between two body parts, not related to veins.

Answer:

B. hemorrhoid.