Unit 13 Practice Quiz

Question 1

The function of the scrotum is to:

Answer 1

enclose and regulate the temperature of the testes

Question 2

Which conditions may lead to infertility in males?

Answer 2

• cryptorchidism
• history of STDs
• prolonged fevers

Question 3

Spermatozoa are stored in the:

Answer 3

ampulla of the vas deferens

Question 4

Erection is mediated by:

Answer 4

parasympathetic impulses from the sacral cord

Question 5

Erection involves shunting of blood into the sinusoids of the corpus cavernosum. Which of the following mediators is responsible for relaxation of vascular smooth muscle that shunts blood into the sinusoids?

Answer 5

nitric oxide

Question 6

Which one of the following changes normally occurs with aging?
- increased sexual energy
- decreased muscle strength
- no change in the number of viable spermatozoa
- prostate gland gets smaller

Answer 6

decreased muscle strength

Question 7

Ejaculation is under the control of the:

Answer 7

sympathetic nervous system

Question 8

Priapism is characterized by:

Answer 8

prolonged painful erection

Question 9

Causes of priapism include:

Answer 9

• hematologic conditions such as sickle cell anemia
• initial sign of spinal cord injury
• renal failure

Question 10

Risk factors for cancer of the penis include:

Answer 10

the human papillomavirus (HPV) infections

Question 11

The long-term consequences of cryptorchidism are:

Answer 11

• sterility
• increased risk of testicular cancer

Question 12

Testicular torsion involves:

Answer 12

twisting of the spermatic cord that suspends the testes

Question 13

The immediate threat to the testes from testicular torsion is related to:

Answer 13

impaired blood flow to the testes

Question 14

Which infection may result as a complication of mumps?

Answer 14

Orchitis

Question 15

The leading cause of cancer among males 15 to 35 years old is:

Answer 15

testicular cancer

Question 16

Most scrotal cancers are linked to:

Answer 16

• chronic inflammation
• exposure to tar, soot, and oils
• poor hygiene

Question 17

Although testicular cancer is relatively rare, accounting for 1% of all male cancer, it is the most common cause of cancer in the 15- to 34-year-old age group. The American Cancer Society recommends that testicular self-exam should be done:

Answer 17

once a month

Question 18

A common symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia is:

Answer 18

decreased force and caliber of urinary stream

Question 19

The major significance of benign prostatic hypertrophy is its ability to:

Answer 19

cause urinary obstruction

Question 20

The incidence of prostatic cancer is greatest in men:

Answer 20

over age 65

Question 21

Prostatic cancer is often asymptomatic unless it is late in the disease. This is because prostatic cancer:

Answer 21

is usually located in the peripheral rather than the periurethral areas of the prostate

Question 22

Which test is used as a screening test for prostatic cancer?

Answer 22

PSA

Question 23

A gradual cessation of ovarian function and diminished estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause may lead to:

Answer 23

vasomotor instability

Question 24

One of the greatest risks associated with estrogen deprivation during menopause is:

Answer 24

osteoporosis

Question 25

The most common causes of vaginitis in the women of childbearing age are:

Answer 25

Candida albicans

Question 26

The Pap smear that examines cells from the surface of the cervix and endocervix is used to detect:

Answer 26

both precancerous and cancerous cells

Question 27

Carcinoma of the cervix is often considered to be a sexually transmitted disease associated with:

Answer 27

human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

Question 28

Endometriosis can be described as a condition in which:

Answer 28

functional endometrial tissue is found in ectopic sites outside the uterus

Question 29

The classic symptoms of endometriosis include:

Answer 29

dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility

Question 30

A major risk factor for endometrial cancer is:

Answer 30

prolonged estrogen stimulation

Question 31

Leiomyomas are:

Answer 31

benign neoplasms of smooth muscle in the uterus

Question 32

The greatest risk factor for ovarian cancer is:

Answer 32

the length of time during a women’s life when her ovarian cycle is not suppressed

Question 33

Which one of the following statements is true as it relates to ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer:

Answer 33

is often asymptomatic until the disease is far advanced

Question 34

A cystocele involves:

Answer 34

a herniation of the bladder into the vagina

Question 35

Complaints of a sensation of bearing down discomfort, difficulty in emptying the bladder, and frequency and urgency of urination are common in:

Answer 35

cystocele

Question 36

When the uterus bulges into the vagina because of stretched ligaments:

Answer 36

• cystocele and rectocele are common
• uterine prolapse occurs
• the woman may have a history of multiple vaginal deliveries

Question 37

A major concern related to condylomata acuminata (genital warts) is their:

Answer 37

association with premalignant and malignant genital lesions

Question 38

Recurrent genital herpes infections result from:

Answer 38

activation of the virus that is maintained in a latency state in the genital tissues

Question 39

Candidiasis is caused by what type of microorganism?

Question 40

The reason that antibiotic therapy predisposes women to vulvovaginal candidiasis is that it:

Answer 40

suppresses the normal protective flora

Question 41

Which one of the following types of vaginal discharge is characteristic of a trichomonas infection?

Answer 41

Copious frothy green or yellow and foul smelling

Question 42

A serious complication of chlamydial infections in women is:

Answer 42

pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 43

Urethral pain and a creamy yellow, bloody discharge from the penis is characteristic of:

Answer 43

gonorrhea

Question 44

Which complication may occur in chlamydia or gonorrhea?

Answer 44

infertility

Question 45

Without treatment, which infection may progress to damage the aorta, liver, and CNS?

Answer 45

Syphilis