quiz 3 Flashcards
How does dysbiosis of the reproductive microbiome impact the risk of infections and reproductive disorders?
Question 1 Answer
a.
Increases hormonal regulation in the reproductive tract
b.
Enhances immune response against pathogens
c.
Alters pH balance, leading to increased susceptibility
d.
Promotes a healthier reproductive environment
c.
Alters pH balance, leading to increased susceptibility
How does endometriosis contribute to pelvic pain and infertility?
Question 2 Answer
a.
Formation of adhesions and scar tissue
b.
Thinning of the endometrial lining
c.
Suppression of luteinizing hormone (LH)
d.
Increased estrogen production
a.
Formation of adhesions and scar tissue
Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite. How does it typically present in women with a vaginal infection?
Question 3 Answer
a.
Urinary retention
b.
Genital ulcers
c.
Frothy, greenish-yellow vaginal discharge
d.
Ectopic pregnancy
c.
Frothy, greenish-yellow vaginal discharge
What is a common clinical feature of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection?
Question 4 Answer
a.
Painful genital ulcers
b.
Urethral discharge
c.
Thick, white vaginal discharge
d.
Clue cells on microscopy
a.
Painful genital ulcers
What is a pathophysiological mechanism underlying the formation of non-neoplastic ovarian cysts?
Question 5 Answer
a.
Impaired ovarian blood flow
b.
Blockage of the fallopian tubes
c.
Follicular maturation failure
d.
Uterine hyperplasia
c.
Follicular maturation failure
What role do human papillomavirus (HPV) oncoproteins play in the pathophysiology of cervical cancer?
Question 6 Answer
a.
Stimulate uncontrolled cell growth
b.
Suppress the immune response
c.
Inhibit estrogen production
d.
Induce apoptosis of cervical cells
a.
Stimulate uncontrolled cell growth
What class of hypersensitivity reaction is involved in a contact dermatitis?
Question 7 Answer
a.
Type II
b.
Type I
c.
Type III
d.
Type IV
d.
Type IV
Which of the following conditions is associated with cutaneous infection by Malassezia yeasts?
Question 8 Answer
a.
Irritant dermatitis
b.
Atopic dermatitis
c.
Seborrheic dermatitis
d.
Contact dermatitis
c.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Which immunoglobulin is the most strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis?
Question 9 Answer
a.
IgA
b.
IgM
c.
IgE
d.
IgG
c.
IgE
