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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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Prostate

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secretes the thick fluid that aids the motility of the sperm

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eclampsia

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a complication of pregnancy, characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma

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colposcopy

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a diagnostic technique that allows for the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix

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genital herpes is caused by a virus

true or false

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true

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multipara or multiparous

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a woman who has given birth two or more times

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oophorectomy

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the surgical removal of an ovary

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amenorrhea

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the absence of the monthly menstrual flow

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cryptorchidism

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a developmental defect in which one or both testicles fails to descend into the scrotum

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salpingitis

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inflammation of the fallopian tube

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placenta previa

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the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus

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perimetrium

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the outer layer of the uterus

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endocervicitis

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inflammation of the lining of the cervix

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brainstem

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the structure that connects the cerebral hemispheres with the spinal cord

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pituitary gland

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secretes hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands

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example of a barbiturate

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phenobarbital

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astigmatism

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the condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea

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testosterone

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a hormone that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics

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polyphagia

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excessive hunger associated with diabetes mellitus

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obstetrician

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a specialist caring for women during pregnancy, childbirth and immediately thereafter

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oophoritis

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the condition of an inflammation of an ovary

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gonorrhea

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the STD caused by the bacterium Neisseria ghonorrhoeae

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ectopic pregnancy

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a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg is implanted outside of the uterus

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cerebrovascular accident

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medical term for the condition commonly known as a stroke

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anesthetist

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a person trained in administering anesthesia but who is not necessarily a physician

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adenoma

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a benign tumor of the pituitary gland

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addison’s disease

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the condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone

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parathyroid glands

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the four glands; each about the size of a grain of rice

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corticosteroid

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any steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex

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colporrhexis

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the rupture of the upper one third of the vaginal wall

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hysterosalpingography

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is a radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes with the use of a medium contrast

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vaginal candidiasis

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a yeast infection, often caused by candida albicans

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trichomoniasis

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a vaginal inflammation caused by a protozoan parasite

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prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

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a protein produced by the prostate gland that plays a role in fertility

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progesterone

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completes preparation of the uterus for possible pregnancy

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acromegaly

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a disorder that occurs when your body produces too much growth hormone

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36
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otitis externa

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an inflammation of the outer ear

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obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

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a pattern of specific behaviors such as handwashing

38
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a benign brain tumor may cause damage

true or false

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true

39
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bartholin’s glands

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secretes mucus to lubricate vagina

40
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nullipara

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a woman who has never had a viable child

41
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primigravida

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first pregnancy

42
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vulva

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external female genitalia

43
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esotropia

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aka cross-eyes

44
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glucagon

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increases glucose in the bloodstream

45
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sedative

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produces calm without necessarily producing sleep

46
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malleus

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aka the hammer

47
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cortisol

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has an anti-inflammatory action

48
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has an anti-inflammatory action

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cortisol

49
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aka the hammer

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malleus

50
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produces calm without necessarily producing sleep

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sedative

51
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increases glucose in the bloodstream

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glucagon

52
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aka cross-eyes

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esotropia

53
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external female genitalia

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vulva

54
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first pregnancy

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primigravida

55
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a woman who has never had a viable child

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nullipara

56
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secretes mucus to lubricate vagina

A

bartholin’s glands

57
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a pattern of specific behaviors such as handwashing

A

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

58
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an inflammation of the outer ear

A

otitis externa

59
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a disorder that occurs when your body produces too much growth hormone

A

acromegaly

60
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completes preparation of the uterus for possible pregnancy

A

progesterone

61
Q

a protein produced by the prostate gland that plays a role in fertility

A

prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

62
Q

a vaginal inflammation caused by a protozoan parasite

A

trichomoniasis

63
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the thick fluid that aids the motility of the sperm is secreted by the

A

prostate

64
Q

a complication of pregnancy is characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma

A

eclampsia

65
Q

direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix is called:

A

colposcopy

66
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a woman who has given birth two or more times

A

multipara

67
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the surgical removal of an ovary

A

oophorectomy

68
Q

the absence of the monthly menstrual flow

A

amenorrhea

69
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a developmental defect in which one or both testicles fails to descend into the scrotum is called:

A

cryptorchidism

70
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inflammation of the fallopian tube is called

A

salpingitis

71
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the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus is called:

A

placenta previa

72
Q

the outer layer of the uterus is called the:

A

perimetrium

73
Q

inflammation of the lining of the cervix is called:

A

endocervicitis

74
Q

the structure that connects the cerebral hemispheres with the spinal cord

A

brainstem

75
Q

hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands are secreted by the:

A

pituitary gland

76
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phenobarbital in an example of a :

A

barbiturate

77
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the condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea

A

astigmatism

78
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a hormone that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics is:

A

testosterone

79
Q

a specialist caring for women during pregnancy, childbirth and immediately thereafter is an :

A

obstetrician

80
Q

the condition of an inflammation of an ovary is know as:

A

oophoritis

81
Q

the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes the STD known as

A

Gonorrhea

82
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a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg is implanted outside of the uterus is known as an:

A

ectopic pregnancy

83
Q

the medical term for the condition commonly known as a stroke is a :

A

cerebrovascular accident

84
Q

a person trained in administering anesthesia but who is not necessarily a physician is known as an:

A

anesthetist

85
Q

a benign tumor of the pituitary gland is known as a pituitary:

A

adenoma

86
Q

the condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone is known as:

A

addison’s disease

87
Q

the four glands, each of which is about the size of a grain of rice are the

A

parathyroid glands

88
Q

any steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex is known as a

A

corticosteroid

89
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_________ is the rupture of the upper one third of the vaginal wall

A

colporrhexis

90
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a radiographic examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes with use of a contrast medium

A

hysterosalpingography

91
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a yeast infection, most often caused by candida albicans

A

vaginal candidiasis

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