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1
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Causes scrotal swelling due to an accumulation of fluid

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Hydrocele

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2
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Testicle is twisted out of position causing sudden and severe pain

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Torsion of Testicle

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3
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A decrease in sperm production

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Oligospermia

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4
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A procedure done to remove foreskin of the penis

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Circumcision

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5
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Condition when the testes do not descent from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum

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Cryptorchidism

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6
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Condition of failure to achieve an erection of the penis adequate to permit intercourse

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Erectile Dysfunction

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7
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The opening of the urethral meatus on the top surface of the penis glans

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Epispadias

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8
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Weakening of abdominal wall allowing intestine to push into the scrotum

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Inguinal Hernia

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9
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Blood Test for Syphilis

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VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory)

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10
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Serious medical problem seen more in young men ages 15-40

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Testicular Cancer

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11
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Swelling of vein in the scrotum causing swelling and discomfort

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Varicocele

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12
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The most reliable method for detecting a tumor of the testes

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Monthly Testicular Self Exam (TSE)

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13
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The complete inability to reproduce

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Sterility

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14
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Produces a yellowish fluid that is rich in fructose and makes up about 60% of semen

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Seminal Vesicle

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15
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The tube that carries sperm cells out of a scrotum and forms part of spermatic cord

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Vas/Ductus Deferens

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16
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Tightly coiled, comma-shaped tube that lies on top and behind the testes

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Epididymis

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17
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The opening of the urethral meatus on the under surface of the penis glans

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Hypospadias

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18
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Enlarged ovaries with fluid-filled cysts

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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19
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A collection of symptoms that occur in some women prior to menstruation

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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20
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Vaginal infection, associated with STI or yeast infections

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Vaginitis

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21
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Irregular or excessive uterine bleeding that most often results from a hormonal imbalance

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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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22
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The presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus

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Endometriosis

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23
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Breast lumps that are round, firm , nontender, do NOT move or change in size with menses

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Benign Fibroadenoma

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24
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Painful Menstruation

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Dysmenorrhea

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25
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Surgical removal of the uterus

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Hysterectomy

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26
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Surgical removal of an ovary

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Oophorectomy

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27
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Surgical removal of uterus, fallopian tubes & ovaries

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Hysterosalpingo-oopherectomy

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28
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Absence of normal menstruation

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amenorrhea

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29
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Palpable breast lumps that fluctuate in size with menstruation and rarely occur after menopause

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Fibrocystic Breast Disease

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30
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Infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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31
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The cessation of ovarian function with a decrease in estrogen

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Menopause

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32
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A Pap smear or test may be a valuable tool in diagnosing

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Cervical Cancer

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33
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Painful intercourse known as _______ is more common in _______.

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Dyspareunia & women

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34
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The lining of the uterus that is shed during menstruation

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Endometrium

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35
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Medical term for miscarriage

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Spontaneous Abortion

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36
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Early rupture of amniotic sac

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PROM

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37
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Medical term for a woman who has never been pregnant

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Nulligravida

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38
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Physicians that diagnose and treat the female reproductive system

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Obstetricians & Gynecologists

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39
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Placenta placed so that it would be delivered prior to infant during vaginal delivery

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placenta previa

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40
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The most common site of cancer in women

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Breast

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41
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Fertilization occurs while the ovum is in the _________

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Fallopian Tubes

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42
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Pregnancy induced hypertensive disorder in 3rd trimester of pregnancy which can cause loss of fetus

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Preeclampsia

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43
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The muscle layer of the uterus

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Myometrium

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44
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Woman pregnant for the first time

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Primigravida

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45
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Woman that has delivered ore than one infant to the point of viability

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Multigravida

46
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Placenta that detaches from the uterine wall suddenly and before delivery

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Placenta Abruptio

47
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What are the male accessory organs of reproduction?

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Ducts, sex glands, external genitals

48
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What are ducts?

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Passageways that carry sperm from testes to exterior

49
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What are sex glands?

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Produce protective and nutrient solution for sperm

50
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Testes in scrotum do what regarding temp?

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Lower temperature

51
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What is the average amount per ejaculation?

52
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Each ml contains about how much sperm?

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100 million sperm

53
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Pouch like glands that produce seminal fluid

A

Seminal Vesicles

54
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What percentage of seminal fluid volume do the seminal vesicles produce?

55
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Secretion in the ________ is yellowish, think, and rich in fructose to provide energy needed by sperm for motility

A

Seminal Vesicle

56
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What is shaped like a doughnut and located below the bladder?

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Prostate Gland

57
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Prostate secretes……

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thin milk-colored secretions

58
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DRE

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Digital Rectal Exam

59
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PSA

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Prosthetic Specific Antigen

60
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Bulbourethral Glands other name

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Cowpers Gland

61
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Cowper Glands other name…

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Bulbourethral Gland

62
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Cowpers Gland resembles what?

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Peas; in size and shape

63
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The fluid secreted in the Cowper’s Gland has what job?

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Lubricates terminal portion of urethra

64
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External Male genitals

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Penis and Scrotum

65
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Distal end of penis

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Glans Penis

66
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Oligospermia

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Low Sperm Production

67
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Cryptorchidism

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Undescended Testes

68
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Testicular Cancer is most common during what ages?

69
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Orchitis

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Infection of the testis

70
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Epididymitis

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Inflammation of the epididymis

71
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Hyperplasia

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Overgrowth of cells

72
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Hypertrophy

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Enlargement of Prostate

73
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What is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men over the age of 50?

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Prostate Cancer

74
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Brachytherapy

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Small radioactive “seeds” placed in prostate

75
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Main Prostate Symptoms

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  • Weak or interrupted urine flow

- Difficulty in Starting to pee

76
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Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer

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  • Heredity
  • Lifestyle
  • Ethnicity
77
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Which ethnicity is prostate cancer more common in?

A

African Americans

78
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Biopsy of Prostate is indicated if PSA level is ….

79
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PSA

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Prostate SPecific antigen

80
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Vas Ductens: exterior or interior?

81
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Vas Deferens: exterior or interior?

82
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Main testicular cancer symptom

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Heavy sensation in abdomen

83
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What is the most reliable screening method for testicular cancer?

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Monthly testicular self-exam

84
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Sex cells have _____ the number of chromosomes compared w/ body cells

85
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What do ovaries resemble?

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Large almonds

86
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How many primary follicles are there at puberty, that are covered with granulosa cells?

87
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How many mature follicles ovulate during the reproductive lifetime of most women?

88
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Estrogen is especially important for what part of the body?

89
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Too much estrogen can cause….

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Breast Cancer

90
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Myometrium

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Muscle layer of uterus

91
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Menopause usually occurs at ages….

92
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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

93
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Premature Ejaculation regarding psychological/physiological

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  • Psychological

- Rarely physiological

94
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Women peak fertility at what age? Decline?

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-Peak at 24, decline at after age 30

95
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Male fertility peak and decline?

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Peak at 25, decline after age 40

96
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Hysterosalpingography…

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To record uterus/fallopian tubes

97
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Laparoscopy

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View through small incision with camera

98
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Cervicitis

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Inflammation of the Cervix

99
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Hydrocele = ?

100
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Varicocele = ?

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Herniation of one of your vessels

101
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Amenorrhea

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absence of normal menstruation

102
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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)

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Irregular or excessive bleeding resulting from a hormonal imbalance

103
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Exogenous Infection cause

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Sexually transmitted

104
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Endogenous Infection cause

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Organisms already living inside our body

105
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Myoma or Fibroids

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Benign tumors of the uterus

106
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PMS symptoms

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Irritability, sleeplessness, fatigue, depression headaches, vertigo

107
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menorrhagia

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Heavy flow during period

108
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Pariety

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Viable birth (after 24 weeks)

109
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HRT

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

110
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Who is most at risk for pregnancy toxemias?

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Adolescents & Primigravidas 35-40

111
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effacement

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How thinned the cervix is

112
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Dilation

A

Opening of the cervix

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