Question 1

Hydrocele is associated with all of the following except ______.&#10;A) accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity&#10;B) involves the tunica vaginalis&#10;C) is a collection of serous fluid&#10;D) can occur following trauma

Accepted Answer

Hydrocele is a condition where there is an accumulation of serous fluid in the tunica vaginalis, which is the sac that surrounds the testes. It is not associated with the peritoneal cavity, which is the space within the abdomen. Hydrocele can occur following trauma or infection, and it is a collection of serous fluid.

Question 2

Epididymitis is associated with all of the following except ______.&#10;A) urinary tract infections&#10;B) infection or inflammation of the epididymis&#10;C) sexually transmitted diseases&#10;D) absence of pain

Accepted Answer

Epididymitis is typically associated with pain, swelling, and tenderness in the scrotum, as well as fever and urinary symptoms. The other options (A, B, and C) are all commonly associated with epididymitis.

Question 3

Erectile dysfunction NOT is associated with ______.&#10;A) neurological disorders&#10;B) altered blood flow&#10;C) hypogonadism&#10;D) normal metabolism

Accepted Answer

Erectile dysfunction is not associated with normal metabolism. It can be associated with neurological disorders, altered blood flow, and hypogonadism.

Question 4

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is associated with ______.&#10;A) overproduction of testosterone&#10;B) underproduction of testosterone&#10;C) overproduction of oestrogen&#10;D) underproduction of oestrogen

Accepted Answer

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is associated with overproduction of testosterone.

Question 5

Prostate cancer is associated with ______.&#10;A) sodium&#10;B) magnesium&#10;C) zinc&#10;D) potassium

Accepted Answer

Zinc is an essential mineral that helps to regulate cell growth and division, and is involved in immune function and DNA synthesis. Research has shown that low levels of zinc in the body may increase the risk of prostate cancer, and supplementation with zinc may help to prevent or treat this type of cancer.

Deck 10: Disorders of the Male Reproductive System