Question 1

__________ can upset the production and balance of key hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), thereby compromising the production of sperm.

A) Epididymis
B) Endocrine disorders
C) Erectile dysfunction
D) Luteinizing hormone

B

Accepted Answer

Endocrine disorders can affect the production and balance of hormones, including those involved in sperm production.

Question 2

In terms of infertility, men alone account for __________ percent of cases.&#10;A) 40&#10;B) 60&#10;C) 30&#10;D) 35

Accepted Answer

Men alone account for approximately 30% of infertility cases.

Question 3

The definition of infertility is the inability to conceive after __________ year(s) of trying with unprotected intercourse for couples in which the female is younger than age 35 and after __________ months of trying for couples in which the female is older than age 35.

A) 2 and 8
B) 1 and 6
C) 2 and 6
D) 3 and 6

C

Accepted Answer

The definition of infertility is the inability to conceive after __________ year(s) of trying with unprotected intercourse for couples in which the female is younger than age 35 and after __________ months of trying for couples in which the female is older than age 35.

A) 2 and 8
B) 1 and 6
C) 2 and 6
D) 3 and 6

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT associated with female infertility?&#10;A) Production of ova&#10;B) Transport of ova&#10;C) Endometriosis&#10;D) Motility

Accepted Answer

Motility is typically associated with sperm movement, not female infertility.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a possible cause of male infertility?&#10;A) Endometriosis&#10;B) Environment&#10;C) Sperm transport&#10;D) Sperm count

Accepted Answer

Endometriosis is a condition that affects the female reproductive system, not males. The other options are related to male infertility issues.

Question 6

__________ is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus (most often in the pelvis), leading to pain and scarring.&#10;A) Endometriosis&#10;B) Epididymis&#10;C) Intrauterine disease (ID)&#10;D) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Accepted Answer

Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue, which normally lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside of it, often in the pelvic region, causing pain and scarring.

Question 7

__________ is an endocrine disorder in which the ovaries overproduce androgens (e.g., testosterone) as a result of overproduction of luteinizing hormone by the pituitary gland.&#10;A) Endometriosis&#10;B) Androgenitis&#10;C) Polycystic ovary syndrome&#10;D) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Accepted Answer

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder characterized by the overproduction of androgens by the ovaries, often due to elevated levels of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland.

Question 8

Approximately 10% of male infertility is due to difficulties in the sperm transport system-that is, from the testes through the epididymis.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 10% of male infertility cases are attributed to issues in the sperm transport system, which includes the pathway from the testes through the epididymis.

Question 9

Infertility is a female problem in 20% of the cases, a male problem in 40% of the cases, a shared problem in 30% of the cases, and unexplained in 10% of the cases.

Accepted Answer

Infertility is not predominantly a male problem; it is often shared equally between male and female factors, with each accounting for about 30-40% of cases, and unexplained cases making up the remainder.

Question 10

Vasectomies are easy to reverse.

Accepted Answer

Vasectomies are considered a permanent form of male sterilization, and while reversal is possible, it is not always successful and can be complex and costly.

Question 11

Dealing with infertility can cause significant emotional stress.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dealing with infertility can cause significant emotional...

Deck 14: Infertility