Urinary And Reproductive System Flashcards
Which is affected by pyelonephritis?
A. kidney
Which is area is affected by cystitis?
C.Bladder
In which area does Peristalsis occur?
B.Ureter
Where does urethritis occur?
D.Sphincter
For which disorder are Pap smears often effective in early detection?
Cervical Cancer
Which of the following does not describe acute kidney failure?
Commonly caused by high blood pressure or diabetes
The _______ produces a milky, alkaline fluid and secretes this fluid into the urethra just before ejaculation to protect the sperm when they enter the acidic environment of the female vagina?
Prostate Gland
Marilyn is a patient at the OB/GYN clinic where you work. After two years of trying, she has failed to become pregnant.
She has had extensive testing, which did not turn up any abnormalities. However, she says, “I know there must be
something wrong with me. My husband says it has to be my fault, because men never have fertility problems.” How
should you respond?
Actually, 35% of the time, infertility is due to male causes.
Which of the following describes acute renal failure?
can result from poisons and/or alcohol abuse
Which form of conception requires the male to withdraw before ejaculation?
coitus interruptus
The ________ period includes week 9 until delivery.
fetal
What is the medical term for benign tumors that grow in the uterine wall?
fibroids
The signs and symptoms of ______ are usually mild or indistinct until the disease has spread to other organs, making early detection difficult.
ovarian cancer
Which of these structures of the female reproductive system produces progesterone and estrogen?
Ovary
Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) causes contagious genital warts, has been implicated in an increased risk of
cervical cancer in women, and currently has no treatment?
human papillomavirus (HPV)
