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1
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A surgical procedure in the male to prevent pregnancy in the female is known as a/an

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Vasectomy

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2
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The area between the anus and where the scrotum attaches to the body is known as the

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Perineum

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3
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The pouch of skin that holds the two testes is known as the

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Scrotum

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4
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One of the small; egg-shaped glands in the scrotum

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testicle

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5
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The ____ is a long; colid tube (over 20ft in length) that is attached to the outer wall of each testis

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Epididymis

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6
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At the onset of ____; the anterior pituitary gland of the endocrine system begins to secrete hormones to stimulate the testes

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Puberty

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7
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Inability to achieve or sustain an erection of the penis is a condition known as

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erectile dysfunction

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8
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The term “sterile” does not have the same meaning as the term “infertility”. The definition fo infertility is failure to conceive after ____ of regular intercourse

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at least 1 year

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9
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Fluid expelled from the penis during ejaculation is know as

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semen

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10
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Sudden expulsion of semen from the penis during sexual arousal of the male is know as

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ejaculation

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11
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a cytology test used as a screening test to detect abnormal cells or carcinoma in sity in the cervix

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pap smear

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12
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a medical procedure that uses magnifying; lighted scope to visually examine the vagina and cervix

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colposcopy

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13
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this begins with the onset of puberty and when a female begins to ovulate

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menstruation

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14
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a surgical procedure to remove abnormal tissue from inside the uterus where the cervix is dilated; a tenaculum is used to grasp the cervix and a curet is inserted to scrape the endometrium

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dilation and curettage

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15
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indicates the number of times a women has been pregnant

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gravida

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16
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surgical procedure to remove the uterus

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hysterectomy

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17
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the pigmented area around each nipple

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areola

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18
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short tubular structure connected at its superior end to the cervix and at its inferior end to the outside of the body

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vagina

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19
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the neck of the uterus

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cervix

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20
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small; oval gland that secretes estradiol and is located near the end of the fallopian tube

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ovary

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21
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sporadic menstrual bleeding without a true menstrual period is know as

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dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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22
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descent of the uterus from its normal position which is caused by stretching of ligaments and weakness in the muscles of the floor of the pelvic cavity

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uterine prolapse

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23
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T or F? The ovaries are the female gonads or sex glands; which function as part of both the female reporductive system and the endocrine system

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TRUE

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24
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after 4 days of development; the fertilized ovum is know as a/an

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embryo

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25
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the innermost layer of the uterine wall is called the

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endometrium

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26
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a medical procedure in which a hook is inserted into the cervix to catch and rupture the amniotic sac is called

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amniotomy

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27
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T or F? Menarche is the first menses

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TRUE

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28
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T or F? Meconium aspiration occurs when fetal distress causes the fetus to pass meconium into the amniotic fluid. This gets into the mouth and nose of the fetus and is inhaled at birth. This causes severe respiratory distress

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TRUE

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29
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a cancerous tumor of the cervix is alsco called

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cervical cancer

30
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when the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall before the baby is born; this is known as

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abruptio placentae

31
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a spontaneous dilation of the cervix during the second trimester of pregnancy

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incompetent cervix

32
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bursting of the amniotic sac during the first stage of labor

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rupture of membranes

33
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which surgical procedure involves plaing sutrures fashioned into a loop around the cervix

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cerclage

34
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T or F? Fibrocystic disease of the breasts is a concerous condition

A

FALSE

35
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coordinated contractions of the smooth muscles in the wall of the uterine tube (fallopian tube) to move an ovum toward the uterus is known as

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peristalsis

36
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which test involves looking at the cervix with a magnifying; lighted scope?

A

colposcopy

37
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T or F? a cystocele is the herniation of the bladder into the vagina

A

TRUE

38
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this numbs the abdomen; perineum; and legs and decreases labor pain

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epidural anesthesia

39
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a leiomyoma is a/an

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tumor of the smooth muscle of the uterus

40
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a spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac and loss of amniotic fluid before labor begins is termed

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premature rupture of membranes

41
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T or F? A cystocele is an abnormal passageway connecting the bladder to the vagina

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FALSE

42
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A general term for any disease process involving the kidney

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nephropathy

43
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The combining form cyst/o- means

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bladder

44
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the combining form lith/o- means

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stone

45
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medical procedure in which a flexible tibe is insterted through te uretha and into the bladder to drain urine

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catheterization

46
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blood test that measures the amount of urea

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BUN

47
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T or F? Inability to empty the bladder is called anuria

A

FALSE

48
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Gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The superior part of the urethra passes through the center of this

A

prostate

49
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A kidney stone is also called a/an

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calculus

50
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T or F? A cystoscopy is the surgical procedure to remove the bladder

A

FALSE

51
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Glucose in the urine is known as

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glycosuria

52
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urine test to describe the characteristics of the urine and detect substances in it

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UA

53
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T or F? The prefix poly- means three or more

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FALSE

54
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Inflammation or infection of the urethra

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Urethritis

55
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T or F? Hematuria is the presence of excessive urea in the blood

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FALSE

56
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Kideny stone or calculus formation in the urinary system

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nephrolithiasis

57
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the suffix -ptosis means

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prolapse or dropping

58
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this symptom involves white blood cells in the urine; indicating a UTI

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pyuria

59
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Two medical terminology combining forms meaning the urinary bladder are cyst/o- and

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vesic/o

60
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The combining form noct/o means

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night

61
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this term represents difficult or painful urination

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dysuria

62
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norma is experiencing involuntary urination during sleep. This is called

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enuresis

63
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inflammation or infection of the urethra was also part of norma’s past medical history. This is also know as

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Urethritis

64
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norma’s past history includes blood in the urine. This is known as

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hematuria

65
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Norma’s family history includes nephropathy. This is

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disease process of the kidney

66
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this term means kidney stones

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nephrolithiasis

67
Q

this term means stones or pebbles

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calculi

68
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this is an abbreviation for a urine test that puts urine on culture medium in a petri dish to identify the cause of a UTI. Once the organism is identified; its sensitivity to various antibiotic drugs is determined

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C&S

69
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Norma is to have this test to describe the characteristics of the urine and detect substances in it in 10 days; according to the pan in this report. This is an abbreviation

A

UA

70
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per the report; within a month; this surgical procedure that uses a rigid flexible cystoscope inserted through the urethra to examine the bladder should be performed

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cystoscopy