Deck 12: Male Reproductive Medicine - Male Genitourinary System

Question 1

A man who has had a vasectomy will not be able to:

A)have an erection.
B)produce spermatozoa.
C)impregnate a woman.
D)produce ejaculate fluid.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A varicocele can be the cause of:

A)impotence.
B)infertility.
C)urinary hesitancy and dribbling.
D)premature ejaculation.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Priapism creates pain and tenderness of the:

A)scrotal sac.
B)groin.
C)male breast.
D)penis.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The location of the corpora cavernosa is:

A)along the upper surface of the penis.
B)along the underside of the penis.
C)at the base of the penis.
D)at the tip of the penis.

Question 5

A TURP is a surgery that would be performed for:

A)DRE.
B)BPH.
C)STD.
D)TRUS.

Question 6

Which laboratory test is done to screen for prostate cancer?

A)FSH
B)RPR
C)TURP
D)PSA

Question 7

The congenital condition in which the foreskin of the penis is too tight is known as:

A)coitus.
B)prepuce.
C)priapism.
D)phimosis.

Question 8

Spermatozoa production takes place in the:

A)epididymis.
B)inguinal canal.
C)seminiferous tubules.
D)ductus deferens.

Question 9

The penile drainage from Mr.Miller was examined under a microscope and showed gram-negative diplococci that confirmed the diagnosis of:

A)syphilis.
B)gonorrhea.
C)herpes simplex type 2.
D)condylomata acuminata.

Question 10

For his genital herpes, the patient takes:

A)Cialis.
B)Avodart.
C)Flomax.
D)Zovirax.

Question 11

An orchiopexy would be done for:

A)cryptorchidism.
B)chordee.
C)priapsm.
D)varicocele.

Question 12

The organism that causes genital warts is abbreviated as:

A)HSV.
B)HPV.
C)HIV.
D)FSH.

Question 13

If a man has had his prostate gland removed, which will occur?

A)There will be a decrease in the volume of semen produced.
B)There will be less testosterone secreted.
C)Spermatogenesis will diminish.
D)There will be less capacity for storage of spermatozoa.

Question 14

Which is the most common sexually transmitted disease? It is caused by a bacterium and sometimes causes painful urination in the male.

A)genital herpes
B)chlamydia
C)genital warts
D)AIDS

Question 15

A medical procedure used to feel the prostate gland to detect enlargement or tenderness is abbreviated as:

A)TSE.
B)TURP.
C)DRE.
D)RPR.

Question 16

Semen is fluid that is produced by the:

A)bulbourethral glands.
B)prostate gland.
C)seminal vesicles.
D)all of the above.

Question 17

Inflammation of the anatomical structure that stores mature spermatozoa is called:

A)orchitis.
B)epididymitis.
C)urethritis.
D)prostatitis.

Question 18

Which abbreviation indicates impotence in a male?

A)VD
B)DRE
C)ED
D)STD

Question 19

Which of the following two things are related in some way to the urethra?

A)vas deferens, ductus deferens
B)prostate gland, testis
C)perineum, scrotum
D)semen, urine

Question 20

Which anatomical word is misspelled?

A)prostrate
B)testis
C)seminiferous tubules
D)perineum

Question 21

The scrotum, testes, epididymis, penis, and urethra belong to the ________.

A)internal genitalia
B)vas deferens
C)inguinal canal
D)external genitalia

Question 22

The abbreviation ED stands for:

A)erection distress.
B)erectile disease.
C)erectile dysfunction.
D)erectile drug.

Question 23

Which is the most abundant and biologically active of all the male sex hormones?

A)testosterone
B)androgens
C)meiosis
D)follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 24

Which condition could be relieved by insertion of a penile implant?

A)dyspareunia
B)premature ejaculation
C)erectile dysfunction
D)priapism

Question 25

The combining form crypt/o- means:

A)immature cell.
B)hormone.
C)pouch.
D)hidden.

Question 26

Gram-negative diplococcus (double sphere)bacterium describes:

A)Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
B)Trichomonas vaginalis.
C)Herpes simplex.
D)Treponema pallidum.

Question 27

After Mr.Parker's physical exam, the physician noticed that the acid phosphatase level was elevated on the laboratory report.The physician ordered further tests to determine if Mr.Parker has:

A)infertility problems.
B)a sexually transmitted disease.
C)prostate cancer.
D)a low testosterone level.

Question 28

The patient came to the physician's office complaining of a rash and a crust on the genital area.The patient admitted to being sexually active without using a condom.The physician ordered lab work to include a VDRL to determine if the patient had:

A)seminoma.
B)syphilis.
C)infertility.
D)premature ejaculation.

Question 29

Which is a lesion on the penis that ulcerates, forms a crust, and then heals?

A)genital wart
B)inflammation
C)seminal vesicle
D)chancre

Question 30

Which of these surgical procedures is done to treat cancer?

A)transurethral needle ablation (TUNA)
B)photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP)
C)prostatectomy
D)transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Question 31

Each spermatozoon contains:

A)a gamete.
B)a flagellum.
C)chromosomes.
D)meiosis.

Question 32

An abnormal, downward curvature of the penis is known as:

A)dyspareunia.
B)chordee.
C)balanitis.
D)postcoital.

Question 33

The soft pouch of skin behind the penis and in front of the legs is known as the:

A)scrotum.
B)gonads.
C)testis.
D)perineum.

Question 34

Which is another name for venereal disease?

A)sexually transmitted disease
B)AIDS
C)dyspareunia
D)acid phosphatase

Question 35

The foreskin of the penis is called:

A)corpora cavernosa.
B)corpus spongiosum.
C)a gamete.
D)prepuce.

Question 36

Another name for a seminoma is:

A)prostate cancer.
B)an undescended testicle.
C)testicular cancer.
D)benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Question 37

Mr.Grey had a routine semen analysis for infertility.His semen was evaluated for all of the following except:

A)DNA analysis of the spermatozoa.
B)spermatozoa motility.
C)spermatozoa morphology.
D)sperm count.

Question 38

Most cells in the body divide by the process of:

A)meiosis.
B)osmosis.
C)mitosis.
D)spermatogenesis.

Question 39

Inflammation or infection of the testes is called:

A)oligospermia.
B)orchitis.
C)epididymitis.
D)cryptorchidism.

Question 40

An individual mature sperm is known as a:

A)spermatozoon.
B)spermatocyte.
C)gonad.
D)spermatozoa.

Question 41

Failure of one or both of the testicles to descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum is:

A)epididymitis.
B)oligospermia.
C)cryptorchidism.
D)orchitis.

Question 42

The abbreviation PSA stands for:

A)Prostascint antibody.
B)perineum surface antibody.
C)phosphatase acid.
D)prostate-specific antigen.

Question 43

Which blood test is used to diagnose infertility problems?

A)hormone testing
B)culture and sensitivity
C)DNA analysis
D)prostate-specific antigen

Question 44

The long tail on a spermatozoon that propels it and makes it motile is called the:

A)flagellum.
B)epididymis.
C)gamete.
D)gonad.

Question 45

Which word refers to testosterone produced by the testes, other testosterone-like hormones, or manufactured testosterone used in drugs?

A)antibiotic
B)antiviral
C)androgen
D)antibacterial

Question 46

The scrotum contains what organs?

A)perineum
B)penis
C)ureter
D)testes

Question 47

At birth, the male urethral meatus is covered by tissue known as the:

A)prepuce.
B)prostate gland.
C)penis.
D)corpora cavernosa.

Question 48

All of the following are true about a ProstaScint scan except:

A)it is a laboratory blood test.
B)it uses a radioactive tracer and a monoclonal antibody.
C)it involves receptors on cancer cells.
D)it detects metastasis from the primary site of prostate cancer.

Question 49

Which of the following male genitourinary organs is not an external organ?

A)scrotum
B)testes
C)vas deferens
D)urethra

Question 50

The suffix in the word ejaculatory means:

A)to expel suddenly.
B)semen.
C)pertaining to.
D)having the function of.

Question 51

Which stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete testosterone?

A)FSH
B)LH
C)seminal fluid
D)gametes

Question 52

The prefix in the word dyspareunia means:

A)sexual intercourse.
B)condition, state.
C)pertaining to.
D)painful, difficult, or abnormal.

Question 53

The singular form of the word spermatozoa is:

A)spermatii.
B)sperm.
C)spermatozoon.
D)spermatazoon.

Question 54

Which is a surgical procedure to reposition an undescended testicle and fix it within the scrotum?

A)orchiopexy
B)orchiectomy
C)prostatectomy
D)vasectomy

Question 55

Which nuclear medicine test is used to detect areas of metastasis from a primary site of prostate cancer?

A)ultrasonography
B)x-ray
C)testicular self-examination
D)ProstaScint scan

Question 56

The forward movement of spermatozoa is called:

A)mobility.
B)motility.
C)morphology.
D)fertility.

Question 57

Proscar is a drug used to treat:

A)cancer of the prostate gland.
B)cancer of the testes.
C)benign prostatic hypertrophy.
D)sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 58

The suffix in the word genitourinary means:

A)pertaining to.
B)around.
C)urine.
D)genital.

Question 59

A patient with gynecomastia has:

A)an enlarged penis.
B)an enlarged prostate.
C)enlargement of the male breast.
D)enlarged testicles.

Question 60

The suffix in the word testicle means:

A)small thing.
B)witness.
C)bag.
D)gonad.

Question 61

Male infertility can be due to all of the following except:

A)undescended testicles.
B)oligospermia.
C)abnormal morphology of the sperm.
D)circumcision.

Question 62

Surgical removal of the testis because of cancer is known as:

A)orchiectomy.
B)vasectomy.
C)balanitis.
D)TURP.

Question 63

Which category of drugs treats a lack of production of testosterone by the testes?

A)antiviral drugs
B)antibiotic drugs
C)drugs for benign prostatic hypertrophy
D)androgen drugs

Question 64

Balanitis is an inflammation and infection of the:

A)testis.
B)glans penis.
C)scrotum.
D)prostate gland.

Question 65

The suffix -ile in penile and erectile means:

A)resembling.
B)hernia.
C)pertaining to.
D)action; condition.

Question 66

The external male genitalia include which of the following structures?

A)seminal vesicles
B)prostate gland.
C)ejaculatory duct.
D)none of the above.

Question 67

TURP is a surgical procedure performed on the:

A)testes.
B)prostate gland.
C)rectum.
D)prepuce.

Question 68

Which surgical procedure in the male is done to prevent pregnancy in the female?

A)transurethral needle ablation
B)flagellum
C)vasectomy
D)prostatectomy

Question 69

Painful intercourse is known as:

A)venereal disease.
B)cryptorchidism.
C)gynecomastia.
D)dyspareunia.

Question 70

Which surgical procedure is performed on the male to remove the prepuce?

A)orchiectomy
B)circumcision
C)orchiopexy
D)biopsy

Question 71

The other name for the foreskin is the:

A)glans penis.
B)scrotum.
C)prepuce.
D)prostate gland.

Question 72

Undescended testicles are known as:

A)a prosthesis.
B)cryptorchidism.
C)BPH.
D)balanitis.

Question 73

Which abbreviation means a disease contracted through sexual contact?

A)PSA
B)STD
C)BPH
D)TURP

Question 74

The human immunodeficiency virus causes:

A)testicular cancer.
B)syphilis.
C)acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
D)infertility.

Question 75

Which structure is not involved in the process of an erection of the penis?

A)corpora cavernosa
B)corpus spongiosum
C)prepuce
D)erectile tissue

Question 76

What is the process by which a spermatocyte reduces the number of chromosomes in its nucleus to 23 (half the normal number)to create a gamete?

A)mitosis
B)meiosis
C)trichomoniasis
D)corpora cavernosa

Question 77

The process of producing a mature spermatozoon through mitosis and meiosis is called:

A)spermatogenesis.
B)ejaculation.
C)HoLAP.
D)BPH.

Question 78

Morphology evaluation of spermatozoa means evaluation of the:

A)number of sperm.
B)motility of sperm.
C)shape of sperm.
D)size of sperm.

Question 79

Stimulation of the testes in preparation to begin producing spermatozoa is the function of hormones from the:

A)thyroid gland.
B)bulbourethral glands.
C)pituitary gland.
D)prepuce.

Question 80

During a newborn genital examination, the physician would look for all of the following abnormal conditions except:

A)epispadias.
B)undescended testes.
C)prepuce.
D)hypospadias.