Female Exam Part 1

Question 1

The symphysis pubis is covered by adipose tissue called…

Answer 1

Mons Pubis

Question 2

Labia minora: have hair or hairless?

Answer 2

hairless

Question 3

Which pair of the minora forms the frenulum of the clitoris

Answer 3

lower pair

Question 4

Which pair of the labia minora forms the prepuce

Answer 4

upper pair

Question 5

The uterus is located between which 2 intrapelvic organs?

Answer 5

Bladder and Rectum

Question 6

When nonpregnated, the uterus is in what position and what weight?

Answer 6

Anteroposterior : 60-90g

Question 7

Uterus is divided anatomically into what 2 components?

Answer 7

Corpus and cervix

Question 8

T/F : The uterus opens into the vagina via the internal cervical os

Answer 8

F: EXTERNAL cervical os

Question 9

The “adnexa” of the uterus are composed of which 2 structures?

Answer 9

fallopian tubes and ovaries

Question 10

4 ligaments supporting internal genitalia

Answer 10

Cardinal, Uterosacral, Round, Broad ligaments (CURB)

Question 11

In infants and children, the cervix is WHAT FRACTION of the entire length of the uterus when compared to an adult?

Answer 11

2/3

Question 12

Onset of menstruation (aka menarche) typically occurs between which ages (in the US)

Answer 12

11-14

Question 13

Uterine weight at term, not including fetus and placenta

Answer 13

1000g

Question 14

During pregnancy, the pelvic joints separate slightly, resulting in which named gait

Answer 14

“Waddle gait”

Question 15

Ovarian function diminishes around which age

Answer 15

40

Question 16

Menopause typically occurs between which ages?

Answer 16

40-55

Question 17

1 year w/o menses

Answer 17

Menopause

Question 18

T/F After menopause, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Ovulation ceases roughly how many years before menopause

Answer 19

1-2 years

Question 20

Review HPI, Past Medical History, Family History (slides 10-25) - sorry guys, too dry to make cards

Answer 20

…

Question 21

Risk Factors: Cervical Cancer

Answer 21

Lack of regular screening
HPV infection - "higher risk strains"
Sex before 16
Oral contraceptives
Cigarette smoking
DES exposure

Question 22

Diets low in which two food groups is a risk factor for cervical cancer

Answer 22

Fruits and Vegetables

Question 23

Which 3 demographics have an increased risk for cervical cancer?

Answer 23

Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans

Question 24

Risk Factors: Ovarian Cancer

Answer 24

Increased age: 50% cases >63yrs old

Early menarche, infertility, nulliparity, first child >30, and menopause >50

Fertility drugs

Question 25

Family Hx of which 3 cancers are risk factors for Ovarian Cancer

Answer 25

Ovarian
Breast
Colon

Question 26

Which ethnicity is predisposed as being a risk factor for Ovarian CA w/ a family history

Answer 26

Ashkenazi Jewish descent

Question 27

Which 2 genes increase the risk for contracting Ovarian CA

Answer 27

BRCA1 and BRCA2

Question 28

T/F White women have an increased risk of Ovarian CA over Black women

Answer 28

True

Question 29

A diet high in what increases the risk for Ovarian CA

Answer 29

fat

Question 30

Risk Factors: Endometrial Cancer

Answer 30

Total length of menstruation span
Infertility/nulliparity
Obesity
Tamoxifen
PCOS
Diabetes
Age - 95% occur in women >40
BRCA1 and 2

Question 31

A diet high in what increases risk for Endometrial CA

Answer 31

animal fat