Pathology of the Reproductive System

Question 1

Pain in the breast.

Answer 1

Mastalgia

Question 2

Inflammation of an ovary.

Answer 2

Oophoritis

Question 3

Inflammation of a fallopian tube.

Answer 3

Salpingitis

Question 4

The absence of ovulation when it would be expected. Can be caused by stress, inadequate nutrition, or hormonal imbalances.

Answer 4

Anovulation

Question 5

The presence of precancerous changes in the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix.

Answer 5

Cervical Dysplasia

Question 6

The presence of a single or multiple benign cysts in the breasts.

Answer 6

Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Question 7

Is excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals.

Answer 7

Menometrorrhagia

Question 8

Is the term used to describe infrequent or very light menstruation —with previously normal periods.

Answer 8

Oligomenorrhea

Question 9

Is a potentially dangerous condition in which a fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside the uterus.

Answer 9

Ectopic Pregnancy

Question 10

Is a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus.

Answer 10

Abruptio Placentae

Question 11

Is a narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted.

Answer 11

Phimosis

Question 12

Is a knot of widening varicose veins in one side of the scrotum.

Answer 12

Varicocele

Question 13

Is the absence of sperm in the semen.

Answer 13

Azoospermia

Question 14

Is a sperm count of below 20 million/ml.

Answer 14

Oligospermia

Question 15

Is the presence of blood in the seminal fluid.

Answer 15

Hematospermia

Question 16

Is a sharp pain in the scrotum caused by the twisting of the vas deferens and blood vessels leading into the testicle.

Answer 16

Testicular Torsion

Question 17

Is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. It is the most commonly reported STD in the United States. It is highly contagious and requires early treatment with antibiotics.

Answer 17

Chlamydia

Question 18

Is caused by the bacterium Treponema Pallidum. It is highly contagious and is passed from person to person through direct contact with a sore caused by —.

Answer 18

Syphilis

Question 19

A congenital absence of one or both the testicles.

Answer 19

Anorchism

Question 20

A hormone with high levels that indicate pregnancy

Answer 20

human chorionic gonadotropin