Reproductive, Sexual Health, & Genetics

Question 1

What is the study of the male reproductive system?

Answer 1

Andrology

Question 2

What external organ that is defined as two ovoid glands which is two to three centimeters wide that lie in the scrotum?

Answer 2

Testes

Question 3

What hormone is responsible for the release of the androgen binding protein?

Answer 3

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 5

What hormone is responsible for the release
of testosterone?

Answer 5

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Question 6

What external organ is a skin covered muscular pouch suspended from the perineum?

Answer 6

Scrotum

Question 6

What is the study of the female reproductive system?

Answer 6

Gynecology

Question 6

What external structure of the female reproductive system is is a tough but elastic semi-circle of tissue that covers the opening to the vagina in childhood, this is often torn down during the time of first sexual intercourse?

Answer 6

Hymen

Question 7

What external structure of the female reproductive system is also called as “thin lips”?

Answer 7

Labia Minora

Question 7

What external structure of the female reproductive system is also called as “thick lips”?

Answer 7

Labia Majora

Question 7

What internal structure of the female reproductive system is approximately four centimeters long by two centimeters in diameter and approximately 1.5 centimeters thick or the size and shape of an almond?

Answer 7

Ovary/Ovaries

Question 8

If there are abnormalities present, such as an ovarian cyst, the resulting tenderness may be evident on what side of abdominal palpation?

Answer 8

Lower left or lower right abdominal palpation

Question 8

These internal structures of female reproductive system are located close to and on both sides of the uterus in the lower abdomen.

Answer 8

Ovaries

Question 8

It is difficult to locate the ovaries by abdominal
palpation because they are situated so
low in the abdomen. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the function of the two ovaries or the
female gonads?

Answer 9

To produce mature and discharged ova or your egg cells.

Question 10

If the ovaries are removed before puberty or not functional the resulting absence of estrogen prevents breasts from maturing at puberty. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

After menopause or cessation of ovarian function, the uterus, the breasts, and ovaries, all undergo atrophy or a reduction in size because of the lack of estrogen. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is secreted by ovaries that is also important to prevent osteoporosis or weakness of bones because of withdrawal of calcium from the bones?

Answer 12

Estrogen

Question 13

What positional deviations of the uterus when the entire uterus is tipped far forward?

Answer 13

Anteversion

Question 14

What positional deviations of the uterus when the entire uterus is tipped backward?

Answer 14

Retroversion

Question 15

What positional deviations of the uterus when the body of the uterus is bent sharply forward at the junction with the cervix?

Answer 15

Anteflexion

Question 16

What positional deviations of the uterus when body is bent sharply back just above the cervix?

Answer 16

Retroflexion

Question 17

This is the term when boys notice a temporary increase in breast size at puberty.

Answer 17

Gynecomastia

Question 18

How many sections or lobes does a breast have?

Answer 18

20 Lobes

Question 19

What term describes the ducts in the mammary glands that transport milk from the lobules to the nipple?

Answer 19

Lactiferous duct

Question 19

How many small openings does the nipple have for milk secretion?

Answer 19

The nipple has approximately 20 small openings through which milk is secreted.

Question 20

It serves as a reservoir for milk, storing it just before breastfeeding which allows for a steady supply of milk to be available when the infant begins to feed.

Answer 20

Ampulla

Question 21

Where is the ampulla located in relation to the nipple?

Answer 21

The ampulla is located just posterior (behind) to the nipple.

Question 22

It is composed of smooth muscle that can become erect due to various forms of stimulation, including manual or self-stimulation.

Answer 22

Nipple

Question 23

What is being released in response to nipple stimulation, causing contraction of smooth muscle and facilitating the milk ejection reflex during breastfeeding?

Answer 23

Oxytocin

Question 24

These are sebaceous glands located on the areola, characterized by small yellowish papules that appear rough on the surface due to their elevation by large sebaceous glands.

Answer 24

Montgomery's tubercles

Question 25

Its primary function is to lubricate and protect the skin of the nipples by secreting an oily substance, which is particularly important during breastfeeding.

Answer 25

Montgomery's tubercles

Question 26

What is the pigmentation of the skin surrounding the nipples?

Answer 26

The skin surrounding the nipples is darkly pigmented.

Question 27

What is the term used to describe the darkly pigmented area surrounding the nipples?

Answer 27

Areola

Question 28

What is the other term for breast examination?

Answer 28

Mammography

Question 29

What is the duration of a woman's reproductive cycle?

Answer 29

A woman's reproductive system typically operates on a 28-day cycle.

Question 30

What are the stages of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 30

Four phases: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase.

Question 31

What other term is commonly used to refer to a woman's 28-day reproductive cycle?

Answer 31

Menstrual cycle