Question 1

An individual mature sperm is known as a:

Accepted Answer

An individual mature sperm is known as a spermatozoon. Choice B (spermatocyte) refers to a cell that undergoes meiosis to produce haploid spermatids. Choice C (gonad) refers to the organ that produces gametes (testes in males). Choice D (spermatozoa) is incorrect as it is the plural form of spermatozoon.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A penile implant is a surgical device that is implanted into the penis to treat erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It is not intended to treat dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), premature ejaculation, or priapism.

Question 3

The combining form crypt/o- means :

Accepted Answer

The combining form crypt/o- means hidden.

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of a rash and crust in the genital area in a sexually active individual without using a condom suggest a possible sexually transmitted infection. The VDRL test is a screening test for syphilis, which is a bacterial infection that can cause similar symptoms. Therefore, the best choice is B, syphilis.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Chordee is a medical condition that results in an abnormal, downward curvature of the penis. Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse, balanitis is inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis, and postcoital refers to events or symptoms that occur after sexual intercourse.

Question 6

The abbreviation ED stands for:

Accepted Answer

ED stands for "erectile dysfunction," which is a condition where a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection during sexual activity. It is not related to "erection distress" or "erectile disease," and while medication can be used to treat ED, it is not referred to as an "erectile drug."

Question 7

Another name for a seminoma is:

Accepted Answer

Seminoma is a type of testicular cancer that originates in the cells that produce sperm. It is not related to prostate cancer or benign prostatic hypertrophy. An undescended testicle can increase the risk of developing seminoma, but it is not another name for it.

Question 8

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:

Accepted Answer

Elevated acid phosphatase levels can be a sign of prostate cancer. Further testing would be needed to confirm this diagnosis. Infertility problems, sexually transmitted diseases, and low testosterone levels do not necessarily correlate with elevated acid phosphatase levels.

Question 9

Gram-negative diplococcus (double sphere) bacterium describes:

Accepted Answer

The description fits Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a gram-negative diplococcus bacterium commonly known as the cause of gonorrhea.

Question 10

Which of these surgical procedures is done to treat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure done to remove the prostate gland and is often used to treat prostate cancer. The other options listed are procedures done to treat issues with the prostate, but not specifically cancer.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is the most abundant and biologically active of all the male sex hormones, produced by the Leydig cells in the testes. Androgens, another male sex hormone, include testosterone but also encompass other hormones such as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and androstenedione. Meiosis is a type of cell division that occurs during gametogenesis (sperm and egg formation). Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and spermatogenesis in the testes.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A lesion on the penis that ulcerates, forms a crust, and then heals is indicative of a chancre, which is a sign of syphilis. Genital warts do not typically heal on their own and do not present as ulcers with a crust. Inflammation and seminal vesicles are not related to the presence of ulcers on the penis.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)Correct!
B)The gonads or testes are not a soft pouch of skin.
C)A testis is not a soft pouch of skin.
D)The perineum is an area of skin,but it is not a soft pouch in front of the legs.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

While DNA analysis of the spermatozoa can be conducted, it is not typically part of a routine semen analysis for infertility. The other options listed (spermatozoa motility, morphology, and count) are commonly evaluated in a semen analysis.

Question 15

The scrotum,testes,epididymis,penis,and urethra belong to the __________

Accepted Answer

The scrotum, testes, epididymis, penis, and urethra are all considered external genitalia as they are located on the outside of the body, while internal genitalia would be located within the body cavity. The vas deferens and inguinal canal are both related to the male reproductive system but do not encompass all of the listed structures.

Question 16

The foreskin of the penis is called:

Accepted Answer

The foreskin is also known as the prepuce.  Corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum are part of the erectile tissues in the penis. A gamete is a reproductive cell, but it is not related to the foreskin of the penis.

Question 17

The head of each spermatozoon contains:

Accepted Answer

The head of each spermatozoon contains chromosomes, which carry the genetic information. The flagellum is the tail of the sperm and is responsible for movement, while the gamete refers to the entire sperm cell. Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces spermatozoa, but it does not exist within an individual spermatozoon.

Question 18

Which is another name for venereal disease?

Accepted Answer

Venereal disease and sexually transmitted disease (STD) are synonyms, meaning the same thing. STDs are infections transmitted through sexual contact. B) AIDS is a type of STD caused by the retrovirus called HIV. C) Dyspareunia is a medical term that refers to painful sexual intercourse, which can be caused by several factors, including STDs. D) Acid phosphatase is an enzyme that can be used as a prostate cancer marker and is not related to STDs.

Question 19

Inflammation or infection of the testes is called:

Accepted Answer

Inflammation or infection of the testes is called orchitis. Oligospermia refers to a low sperm count, epididymitis is inflammation or infection of the epididymis, and cryptorchidism is the failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum.

Question 20

Most cells in the body divide by the process of:

Accepted Answer

Most cells in the body divide by the process of mitosis, which involves the replication and division of the nucleus to produce two identical daughter cells. Meiosis is a type of cell division that occurs only in reproductive cells and results in the formation of gametes (sperm and eggs). Osmosis is the passive diffusion of water across a membrane, and spermatogenesis is the process of sperm cell formation in the testes.

Quiz 12: Male Reproductive Medicine - Male Genitourinary System