Unit 13 Practice Quiz Flashcards
The function of the scrotum is to:
enclose and regulate the temperature of the testes
Which conditions may lead to infertility in males?
- cryptorchidism
- history of STDs
- prolonged fevers
Spermatozoa are stored in the:
ampulla of the vas deferens
Erection is mediated by:
parasympathetic impulses from the sacral cord
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?
nitric oxide
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
decreased muscle strength
Ejaculation is under the control of the:
sympathetic nervous system
Priapism is characterized by:
prolonged painful erection
Causes of priapism include:
- hematologic conditions such as sickle cell anemia
- initial sign of spinal cord injury
- renal failure
Risk factors for cancer of the penis include:
the human papillomavirus (HPV) infections
The long-term consequences of cryptorchidism are:
- sterility
- increased risk of testicular cancer
Testicular torsion involves:
twisting of the spermatic cord that suspends the testes
The immediate threat to the testes from testicular torsion is related to:
impaired blood flow to the testes
Which infection may result as a complication of mumps?
Orchitis
The leading cause of cancer among males 15 to 35 years old is:
testicular cancer
Most scrotal cancers are linked to:
- chronic inflammation
- exposure to tar, soot, and oils
- poor hygiene
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:
once a month
A common symptom of benign prostatic hyperplasia is:
decreased force and caliber of urinary stream
The major significance of benign prostatic hypertrophy is its ability to:
cause urinary obstruction
The incidence of prostatic cancer is greatest in men:
over age 65
Prostatic cancer is often asymptomatic unless it is late in the disease. This is because prostatic cancer:
is usually located in the peripheral rather than the periurethral areas of the prostate
Which test is used as a screening test for prostatic cancer?
PSA
A gradual cessation of ovarian function and diminished estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause may lead to:
vasomotor instability
One of the greatest risks associated with estrogen deprivation during menopause is:
osteoporosis
The most common causes of vaginitis in the women of childbearing age are:
Candida albicans
The Pap smear that examines cells from the surface of the cervix and endocervix is used to detect:
both precancerous and cancerous cells
Carcinoma of the cervix is often considered to be a sexually transmitted disease associated with:
human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
Endometriosis can be described as a condition in which:
functional endometrial tissue is found in ectopic sites outside the uterus
The classic symptoms of endometriosis include:
dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility
A major risk factor for endometrial cancer is:
prolonged estrogen stimulation
Leiomyomas are:
benign neoplasms of smooth muscle in the uterus
The greatest risk factor for ovarian cancer is:
the length of time during a women’s life when her ovarian cycle is not suppressed
Which one of the following statements is true as it relates to ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer:
is often asymptomatic until the disease is far advanced
A cystocele involves:
a herniation of the bladder into the vagina
Complaints of a sensation of bearing down discomfort, difficulty in emptying the bladder, and frequency and urgency of urination are common in:
cystocele
When the uterus bulges into the vagina because of stretched ligaments:
- cystocele and rectocele are common
- uterine prolapse occurs
- the woman may have a history of multiple vaginal deliveries
A major concern related to condylomata acuminata (genital warts) is their:
association with premalignant and malignant genital lesions
Recurrent genital herpes infections result from:
activation of the virus that is maintained in a latency state in the genital tissues
Candidiasis is caused by what type of microorganism?
The reason that antibiotic therapy predisposes women to vulvovaginal candidiasis is that it:
suppresses the normal protective flora
Which one of the following types of vaginal discharge is characteristic of a trichomonas infection?
Copious frothy green or yellow and foul smelling
A serious complication of chlamydial infections in women is:
pelvic inflammatory disease
Urethral pain and a creamy yellow, bloody discharge from the penis is characteristic of:
gonorrhea
Which complication may occur in chlamydia or gonorrhea?
infertility
Without treatment, which infection may progress to damage the aorta, liver, and CNS?
Syphilis
