Deck 13: Male Reproductive System

Question 1

Which structure is located within the penis?

A) Ureter
B) Urethra
C) Cowper glands
D) Vas deferens
E) Ejaculatory duct

Answer 1

Urethra

Question 2

Which structure produces testosterone?

A) Testis
B) Epididymis
C) Prostate
D) Vas deferens
E) Scrotum

Answer 2

Testis

Question 3

The enlarged tip of the penis is called the

A) shaft.
B) glands.
C) glans penis.
D) urethra.
E) meatus.

Answer 3

glans penis.

Question 4

Which structure stores sperm after it leaves the seminiferous tubules?

A) Vas deferens
B) Epididymis
C) Seminal vesicle
D) Prostate
E) Urethra

Question 5

The CF andr/o means

A) glans.
B) gonads, sex cells.
C) hidden.
D) dry.
E) male.

Question 6

The male gamete is called the

A) testis.
B) epididymis.
C) vas.
D) sperm.
E) semen.

Question 7

The structure responsible for sperm production is the

A) epididymis.
B) vas deferens.
C) seminal vesicle.
D) prostate.
E) seminiferous tubules.

Question 8

The CF prostat/o means

A) enlarge.
B) prostate gland.
C) bladder.
D) position.
E) place.

Question 9

The external sac that contains the testes is called the

A) varicocele.
B) spermatocele.
C) hydrocele.
D) scrotum.
E) lipocele.

Question 10

Fluid containing sperm and secretions from the male reproductive glands is called

A) spermicide.
B) spermatoid.
C) semen.
D) aspermia.
E) azoospermia.

Question 11

The ejaculatory duct

A) transports only sperm.
B) is located in the scrotum.
C) passes at an angle through the prostate gland.
D) carries sperm from the testes into the abdominopelvic cavity.
E) is located beneath the epididymis.

Question 12

The movable hood of skin covering the glans penis is called the

A) sphincter.
B) prepuce.
C) circumcision.
D) glansdermia.
E) meatus.

Question 13

Nutrients needed for sperm viability are produced by the

A) seminal vesicle.
B) epididymis.
C) vas deferens.
D) penis.
E) urethra.

Question 14

The CF balan/o means

A) prepuce.
B) gonads, sex glands.
C) glans penis.
D) penis.
E) hidden.

Question 15

The CFs spermat/o and sperm/o mean

A) seed.
B) gonad.
C) spermatozoa, sperm cells.
D) gamete.
E) offspring.

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to the prepuce?

A) glans
B) prostate
C) foreskin
D) circumcision
E) epididymis

Question 17

The combining forms (CFs) orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o, and test/o mean

A) testis (plural, testes).
B) sperm.
C) hidden.
D) scanty.
E) gonads, sex glands.

Question 18

Which structure at the base of the bladder secretes a thin alkaline fluid that protects sperm from an acidic environment?

A) Prostate
B) Bulbourethral gland
C) Cowper gland
D) Seminal vesicle
E) Epididymis

Question 19

The union of the vas deferens with the duct from the seminal vesicle forms the

A) ejaculatory duct.
B) seminoma.
C) urethra.
D) glans.
E) prepuce.

Question 20

Which structure carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct?

A) Epididymis
B) Seminal vesicle
C) Vas deferens
D) Bladder
E) Prostate

Question 21

Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer may include

A) dysuria.
B) pyuria.
C) hematuria.
D) nocturia.
E) gynecomastia.

Question 22

The CF varic/o means

A) vessel.
B) vein.
C) fluid.
D) dilated vein.
E) hernia.

Question 23

A prolonged and commonly painful erection of the penis that occurs without sexual stimulation is called

A) phimosis.
B) priapism.
C) prostatitis.
D) orchitis.
E) vesiculitis.

Question 24

Which sexually transmitted infection is called the "silent disease" because its symptoms are commonly absent or mild?

A) Syphilis
B) Gonorrhea
C) Chlamydia
D) Genital herpes
E) Genital warts

Question 25

The CF olig/o means

A) strong.
B) weak.
C) scanty.
D) waste.
E) seed.

Question 26

A lack of testosterone may be responsible for

A) hypospadias.
B) hyperspadias.
C) phimosis.
D) hypogonadism.
E) prostatitis.

Question 27

A deficiency in spermatozoa in semen is called

A) aspermia.
B) oligospermia.
C) orchiospermia.
D) anorchia.
E) spermatogenesis.

Question 28

The CF gon/o means

A) gonads.
B) absent.
C) hidden.
D) seed (ovum or spermatozoon).
E) scanty.

Question 29

The suffix -ism means

A) disease.
B) condition.
C) producing.
D) forming.
E) origin.

Question 30

Hesitancy, dysuria, hematuria, and frequency are symptoms of

A) hydronephrosis.
B) prostatic carcinoma.
C) glomerulitis.
D) hydrocele.
E) varicocele.

Question 31

The CF vesicul/o means

A) vessel.
B) vein.
C) vas deferens.
D) seminal vesicle.
E) prostate.

Question 32

The CF vas/o means

A) vessel; vas deferens; duct.
B) vein.
C) twisted.
D) seed.
E) few.

Question 33

The prefix epi- means

A) above, upon.
B) top.
C) over.
D) near.
E) short.

Question 34

The suffix -cide means

A) assisting.
B) destroying.
C) aging.
D) dying.
E) killing.

Question 35

The causative organism for genital warts is

A) human papillomavirus.
B) herpes simplex virus type 1.
C) herpes simplex virus type 2.
D) Treponema pallidum.
E) Chlamydia trachomatis.

Question 36

The prefix brachy- means

A) far.
B) near.
C) short.
D) implant.
E) seed.

Question 37

Stenosis or narrowing of the preputial orifice so that the foreskin cannot retract over the glans penis is called

A) phimosis.
B) hesitancy.
C) anorchia.
D) aspadias.
E) hypospadias.

Question 38

The suffix -spadias means

A) condition.
B) scanty.
C) slit, fissure.
D) producing.
E) meatus.

Question 39

The malformation in which the urethra opens on the undersurface of the penis is called

A) hydrocele.
B) epispadias.
C) impotence.
D) hypospadias.
E) varicocele.

Question 40

Which sexually transmitted infection produces symptoms more commonly in females than in males?

A) Trichomonas
B) Gonorrhea
C) Genital herpes
D) Chlamydia
E) Genital warts

Question 41

Inflammation of the seminal vesicle is called

A) vasitis.
B) sterility.
C) vesiculitis.
D) seminoma.
E) semenitis.

Question 42

Which condition involves swelling and distention of the veins of the spermatic cord, somewhat resembling varicose veins?

A) Spermatocele
B) Varicocele
C) Vasitis
D) Orchitis
E) Hydrocele

Question 43

What surgical procedure is associated with cryptorchidism?

A) Nephropexy
B) Circumcision
C) Prostatectomy
D) Vasectomy
E) Orchiopexy

Question 44

Vasectomy reversal is called

A) vasostomy.
B) anastomosis.
C) vasoplasty.
D) vasovasostomy.
E) vasoneurosis.

Question 45

Spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum is called

A) testicular torsion.
B) testicular tension.
C) testicular tumor.
D) testicular strain.
E) testicular sprain.

Question 46

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is used as a screening test for

A) urolithiasis.
B) orchitis.
C) infertility.
D) prostate cancer.
E) azotemia.

Question 47

Epididymitis is commonly associated with

A) aspermia.
B) urinary tract infections.
C) sexually transmitted infections.
D) sterility.
E) infertility.

Question 48

The primary syphilitic lesion is called

A) leukorrhea.
B) condyloma.
C) chancre.
D) fissure.
E) cleft.

Question 49

Two common symptoms of gonorrhea in males are dysuria and

A) leukopenia.
B) leukorrhea.
C) chancre.
D) systemic rash.
E) hemospermia.

Question 50

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac prior to or at birth is called

A) sterility.
B) cryptorchidism.
C) orchialgia.
D) testicular torsion.
E) anorchidism.

Question 51

Swelling or herniation of the sac surrounding the testes is called

A) scrotomegaly.
B) scrotoedema.
C) orchitis.
D) hydrocele.
E) epididymitis.

Question 52

Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with "viral shedding"?

A) Chlamydia
B) Gonorrhea
C) Syphilis
D) Genital warts
E) Genital herpes

Question 53

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is commonly associated with

A) prostatic cancer.
B) pubescent males.
C) sterility.
D) cryptorchidism.
E) aging.

Question 54

Inflammation of the glans penis is called

A) balanitis.
B) meatitis.
C) dermatitis.
D) urethritis.
E) ureteritis.

Question 55

Which procedure involves reconstruction of the urethra to relieve pain when voiding that is caused by a urethral stricture?

A) Prostatotomy
B) Ureteroplasty
C) Urethroplasty
D) Vasectomy
E) Vesiculectomy

Question 56

Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with three distinct phases?

A) Chlamydia
B) Gonorrhea
C) Syphilis
D) Genital warts
E) Genital herpes

Question 57

Which imaging procedure evaluates the testicles, epididymis, and vas deferens?

A) Scrotal ultrasound
B) Semen analysis
C) PSA
D) Circumcision
E) Digital rectal examination

Question 58

Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with dysuria and white discharge?

A) Trichomonas
B) Gonorrhea
C) Syphilis
D) Genital warts
E) Genital herpes

Question 59

The inability to produce offspring is called

A) anorchia.
B) hypergonadism.
C) sterility.
D) infertility.
E) erectile dysfunction.

Question 60

The congenital absence of one or both testes is called

A) castration.
B) anorchism.
C) aspermia.
D) cryptorchidism.
E) infertility.

Question 61

Which abbreviation refers to a tumor marker for prostatic disorders?

A) BNO
B) BPH
C) EBT
D) PSA
E) HPV

Question 62

Which screening test evaluates the size and consistency of the prostate?

A) Scrotal ultrasound
B) PSA
C) Testicular self-examination
D) Digital rectal examination
E) Semen analysis

Question 63

Removal of all or part of the seminal vesicle is called

A) seminectomy.
B) vesiculectomy.
C) orchiectomy.
D) prostatectomy.
E) epididymectomy.

Question 64

Patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension should not use which class of drugs?

A) Antibiotics
B) Antivirals
C) Mycotics
D) Androgens
E) Anti-impotence agents

Question 65

Administration of vaccination to prevent genital warts is most effective

A) when the warts become visible.
B) after the patient becomes sexually active.
C) prior to entering grammar school.
D) prior to becoming sexually active.
E) after a diagnosis of any sexually transmitted infection.

Question 66

Which class of drugs increase "maleness" characteristics in hypogonadism?

A) Androgens
B) Antiandrogens
C) Antibiotics
D) Antivirals
E) Anti-impotence agents

Question 67

Which test verifies sterilization after vasectomy?

A) PSA
B) Scrotal ultrasound
C) Prostate ultrasound
D) Digital rectal examination
E) Semen analysis

Question 68

Orchiopexy is usually performed

A) around 70 years of age.
B) before age 2.
C) after puberty.
D) to correct infections.
E) to correct erectile dysfunction.

Question 69

Which abbreviation refers to an organism associated with genital warts?

A) STI
B) BNO
C) HPV
D) AFB
E) DRE

Question 70

Another term for bilateral orchiectomy is

A) sterility.
B) infertility.
C) castration.
D) hypogonadism.
E) fertility.

Question 71

What is the abbreviation for any disease transmitted through sexual activity?

A) STI
B) BNO
C) HPV
D) TURP
E) DRE

Question 72

Removal of the entire prostate, seminal vesicles, and surrounding lymph nodes is called

A) radical prostatectomy.
B) prostostomy.
C) prostatomy.
D) prostatism.
E) prostotomy.

Question 73

Which treatment removes prostate tissue using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra?

A) Teletherapy
B) Brachytherapy
C) Combined hormonal therapy
D) Transurethral resection
E) Antibiotics

Question 74

Which class of drugs treats recurrent herpes?

A) Antibiotics
B) Antivirals
C) Mycotics
D) Androgens
E) Estrogens

Question 75

Internal radiation therapy is also called

A) cryotherapy.
B) radiotherapy.
C) teletherapy.
D) brachytherapy.
E) high-energy therapy.

Question 76

An elective procedure for sterilization in males is called

A) bilateral vasectomy.
B) orchiecostomy.
C) circumcision.
D) spermicide.
E) bilateral vasostomy.

Question 77

Radioactive "seeds" are associated with

A) teletherapy.
B) brachytherapy.
C) scrotal scans.
D) scrotal ultrasound.
E) hormonal therapy.

Question 78

Administering antiandrogenic agents and hormones that deplete the body of testicular hormones is associated with treatment of

A) cryptorchism.
B) sterility.
C) infertility.
D) prostatic cancer.
E) hypogonadism.

Question 79

Which procedure involves removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis?

A) Orchiopexy
B) Orchiectomy
C) Circumcision
D) Meatotomy
E) Urethrotomy

Question 80

Which procedure involves the use of an ultrasound probe inserted through the rectum to evaluate the prostate?

A) Perianal ultrasound
B) Transrectal ultrasound
C) Scrotal ultrasound
D) Doppler ultrasound
E) Transurethral ultrasound