Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.
Prostatic hyperplasia usually occurs in younger males.
B.
Prostatic hyperplasia is very rare.
C.
Prostatic hyperplasia usually occurs in Asian males.
D.
Prostatic hyperplasia occurs in about half of males over the age of 75.

Answer 1

the answer is D

Answer 2

Regarding prostatic hyperplasia, this condition occurs in about half of males over the age of 75 (option D).

Step-by-step explanation:

Prostate hyperplasia refers to an increase in the volume of the gland, related to some risk factors and to age. The most frequent symptom it produces is the obstruction of urine output from the bladder.

Epidemiologically, prostate hyperplasia can be seen in half of men whose ages range from 75 to 80 years, as the increase can occur progressively over the years.

The other options are not correct because prostate hyperplasia:

A. Does not occur in young men.

B. It is not a rare condition, but frequent in older men.

C. It is less frequent in Asians.