This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'During repair of indirect inguinal hernia, while releasing the constriction at the deep inguinal ring, the surgeon takes care not to damage one of the following structures - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Falx inguinalis (conjoint tendon), B. Interfoveolar ligament, C. Inferior epigastric artery, D. Spermatic cord', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: The deep inguinal ring lies immediately lateral to the inferior epigastric artery so quite obviously the artery is being in danger of getting damaged while releasing the constriction at the deep inguinal ring.', 'role': 'assistant'}]