Deck 7: Male Reproductive System

Question 1

The major androgen produced by the interstitial cells of the testes which stimulates male development is ________.

Answer 1

testosterone

Question 2

The definition of the term genitalia is

A)pertaining to carrying semen
B)pertaining to external and internal organs of reproduction.
C)pertaining to a sac containing testes
D)a condition of a mature, male sex cell
E)pertaining to excessive urination at night

Answer 2

pertaining to external and internal organs of reproduction.

Question 3

The plural form of the singular term condyloma is

A)condylomas
B)condylomata
C)condylomum
D)condylomes
E)condylomis

Answer 3

condylomata

Question 4

Which of the following terms meaning pertaining to carrying semen is spelled correctly?

A)Siminipherous
B)Semeniferus
C)Semenipherous
D)Seminiferous
E)Seminepharos

Question 5

The D in the abbreviation DRE stands for

A)direct
B)digital
C)disease
D)dorsal
E)dorsum

Question 6

Libido is another term for ________ and is stimulated by ________.

A)sexual maturity; the basal metabolic rate
B)sexual desire; erythropoiesis
C)puberty; androgens
D)spermatogenesis; androgens
E)sex drive; testosterone

Question 7

The term which refers to the ovary or testis and is derived from the Greek meaning seed is

A)semen
B)genital
C)gonad
D)epididymis
E)bulbourethral

Question 8

The term that means a condition involving two rapid cell divisions, resulting in half the usual number of chromosomes is

A)anabolism
B)catabolism
C)meiosis
D)mitosis
E)myolysis

Question 9

A monthly test recommended for all men to detect swelling or tenderness in the scrotum is abbreviated as a(n)

A)TURP
B)EST
C)SST
D)SET
E)STD

Question 10

The term which comes from the Latin meaning to twist and refers to the act or result of twisting is

A)gonad
B)raphe
C)ductus
D)torsion
E)testis

Question 11

Epididymitis can often result in

A)orchitis
B)hydrocele
C)spermatocele
D)cryptorchism
E)prostatitis

Question 12

The term that has a prefix meaning above is

A)circumcision
B)epispadias
C)hyperplasia
D)ejaculate
E)anorchism

Question 13

Which term containing a prefix, root, and suffix refers to an inflammation involving the coiled tube attached to the back of the testis?

A)Balanitis
B)Prostatitis
C)Orchitis
D)Urethritis
E)Epididymitis

Question 14

Which of the following terms means pertaining to a sheath?

A)Seminal
B)Testicular
C)Ejaculatory
D)Vaginalis
E)Reproductive

Question 15

The plural form of the singular term testis is

A)testicle
B)testises
C)testes
D)testum
E)testa

Question 16

Which of the following terms, derived from the Greek meaning seam, refers to a line separating two symmetrical structures?

A)Rete
B)Raphe
C)Tunica
D)Rictus
E)Stricture

Question 17

A small sac containing liquid, such as semen, is known as a seminal ________.

A)vesicle
B)ampulla
C)varicocele
D)lobule
E)sinus

Question 18

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the area between the thighs?

A)Penile
B)Penal
C)Perineal
D)Prostatic
E)Scrotal

Question 19

Which of the following terms has a prefix meaning not?

A)Polyuria
B)Reproductive
C)Epidural
D)Infertility
E)Hypogonadism

Question 20

The singular term for the tail of a sperm is ________, and its plural form is ________.

A)flagella; flagellas
B)flagellum; flagella
C)flagellum; flagellums
D)flagella; flagellae
E)flagella; flagelli

Question 21

The definition of a vasovasostomy is

A)creating an opening into a blood vessel
B)surgical removal of the vas deferens
C)incision into the vas deferens
D)re-anastomosis of the ductus deferens to restore the flow of sperm
E)creating an opening into the scrotum

Question 22

The term for excessive production of urine is

A)dysuria
B)anuria
C)oliguria
D)polyuria
E)hyperuria

Question 23

The term used to describe the failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum is

A)spermatocele
B)testicular torsion
C)testicular teratoma
D)anorchism
E)cryptorchism

Question 24

Identify the suffix in the term spermatocele and its meaning.

A)spermato; sperm
B)cele; varicose vein
C)sperm; seminal fluid
D)cele; cave, swelling
E)cele; tumor, mass

Question 25

The two seminal vesicles are located on the posterior surface of the urinary bladder.The wall of each vesicle contains mucosal folds which produce a viscous, yellowish, alkaline fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins.Based on the reading, which of the following statements best describes the vesicles?

A)The seminal vesicles lie in front of the bladder.
B)The thick, vesicle fluid has a high pH and contains sugar as an energy source.
C)The thin, watery vesicle fluid is acidic and contains hormones.
D)The lumen walls are smooth and flat.
E)The seminal vesicles lie on either side of the prostate

Question 26

The name of the medical specialty that focuses on diseases of the genitourinary tract is ________.

Question 27

The term orchiopexy means

A)surgical repair of a testis
B)surgical fixation of a testis
C)varicose veins in a testis
D)suture of a testis
E)surgical removal of the testis

Question 28

What is the type of prostatitis that develops as an acute bacterial infection accompanied by fever, chills, dysuria, and hematuria?

A)type II
B)type IV
C)type 1
D)type III
E)type V

Question 29

The process of expelling semen is called ________.

Question 30

Which of the following terms meaning dilated portion of a canal or duct is spelled correctly?

A)Ampule
B)Ampulle
C)Ampulla
D)Ammphula
E)Amphula

Question 31

Of the following terms, which one means a neoplasm of the germ cells of a testis?

A)Carcinoma
B)Testoma
C)Blastoma
D)Seminoma
E)Choriocarcinoma

Question 32

Which of the following terms has a suffix that means pertaining to?

A)Anorchism
B)Androgen
C)Spermatid
D)Testicular
E)Epididymis

Question 33

The term prostate is from the Greek meaning

A)lying on one's face
B)one left behind
C)one standing before
D)for a good cause
E)join together

Question 34

One meaning of the term sterile is

A)cleanliness
B)contaminated
C)fertile
D)unable to fertilize or reproduce
E)the same as vasectomy reversal

Question 35

Which of the following sets of word elements makes a term that means a condition involving deficient production of sperm, eggs, or reproductive hormones?

A)Hypo + spermato + genesis
B)Hypo + spad + ias
C)Hypo + gonad + ism
D)Hypo + orchid+ ism
E)Hypo + sperm + ia

Question 36

Which of the following terms refers to a method of male contraception?

A)Vagotomy
B)Vasectomy
C)Vasotomy
D)Vasorrhexis
E)Testectomy

Question 37

Which of the following terms deconstructs into a suffix meaning capable?

A)Ejaculate
B)Reproductive
C)Motile
D)Mitosis
E)Seminiferous

Question 38

A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate is abbreviated as

A)BNP
B)TURP
C)PAP
D)PAS
E)BPH

Question 39

In the United States, 85% of all males are circumcised in the neonatal period.In Europe, less than 20% are circumcised.Studies suggest that circumcision provides a degree of protection against acquiring HIV infection and also a decreased risk of acquiring penile cancer late in life.Based on the reading, which of the following statements is true?

A)Circumcision is more common in Europe than in the United States.
B)Circumcision is associated with increased risk of malignant tumors of the penis.
C)Circumcised males never get HIV infection.
D)There are no potential benefits from circumcision.
E)Circumcision in the United States is usually done in the first few weeks after birth.

Question 40

Which of the following terms means the absence of the testes?

A)Hypogonadism
B)Hypospadias
C)Anorchism
D)Cryptorchism
E)Priapism

Question 41

Causes of urethritis include

A)infections and chemical irritants
B)BPH and ED
C)STDs and pancreatitis
D)prostatitis and TURP
E)priapism and spermicides

Question 42

Which of the following terms has a suffix meaning tissue?

A)Acuminata
B)Spongiosum
C)Erection
D)Cavernosa
E)Perineal

Question 43

Priapism can be caused by drugs, ________, and ________.

A)blood clots; spinal cord injury
B)viruses; bacteria
C)stress; antibiotics
D)stress; heat
E)inflammation; infection

Question 44

A condition in which the foreskin is tight because of a small opening and cannot be retracted over the glans for cleaning is called

A)priapism
B)phimosis
C)balanitis
D)epispadias
E)hypospadias

Question 45

A synonym for erectile dysfunction is

A)impotence
B)vasectomy
C)phimosis
D)Peyronie's disease
E)priapism

Question 46

The medical term for an inflammation of the glans and foreskin is

A)balanitis
B)prostatitis
C)orchitis
D)epididymitis
E)penitis

Question 47

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the penis?

A)Pentad
B)Penile
C)Penal
D)Penary
E)Balanic

Question 48

The D in STD stands for

A)defect
B)dysuria
C)dysfunction
D)disease
E)dorsal

Question 49

What is the correct deconstruction and meaning of the word elements in the term cavernosa?

A)cavern (cave)+ osa (state of, quality)
B)ca (opening)+ vern (vertical)+ osa (condition)
C)cavern (cave)+ osa (like)
D)cav (cave)+ ern (opening)+ osa (pertaining to)
E)caver (opening)+ nosa (pertaining to)

Question 50

Peyronie disease is defined as

A)a swelling of the penis caused by trauma
B)the opening of the urethra located on the dorsum of the penis
C)the opening of the urethra located on the undersurface of the penis
D)penile bending and pain on erection
E)a condition of premature ejaculation

Question 51

What is the correct construction and meaning of the word elements in the term nocturia?

A)noctur (daylight)+ ia (condition)
B)no (not)+ ctur (urine)+ ia (condition)
C)noct (not)+ ur (urine)+ ia (pertaining to)
D)noctu (nighttime)+ ria (pertaining to)

Question 52

The term which means tapering to a point is

A)apex
B)acuminata
C)frenulum
D)cavernosa
E)prepuce

Question 53

Which of the following terms means spreadable from one person to another by direct contact?

A)Disease
B)Contagiosum
C)Transmission
D)Contiguous
E)Convoluted

Question 54

A warty growth on the external genitalia is called a

A)condyloma
B)chancre
C)molluscum
D)spongiosum
E)frenulum

Question 55

A synonym for prepuce is

A)glans
B)smegma
C)corpus
D)frenulum
E)foreskin

Question 56

The head of the penis or clitoris is called the

A)prepuce
B)glans
C)smegma
D)cavernosa
E)acuminate

Question 57

Ejaculating so quickly during intercourse that it causes embarrassment is called ________ ejaculation.

A)premature
B)precocious
C)premarital
D)postcoital
E)immature

Question 58

The term stricture means

A)the act or result of twisting
B)an agent to prevent conception
C)a narrowing of a tube
D)bending
E)failure to conceive

Question 59

The primary lesion in syphilis is called a(n)

A)frenulum
B)chancre
C)smegma
D)contagiosum
E)molluscum

Question 60

Ejaculation occurs when the ________ system stimulates smooth muscle of the ductus deferens, ejaculatory ducts, and the prostate gland to ________.

A)parasympathetic nervous; contract
B)central nervous; relax
C)sympathetic nervous; contract
D)sympathetic nervous; spasm
E)parasympathetic nervous; relax

Question 61

A congenital defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the dorsum of the penis is called

A)phimosis
B)priapism
C)hypospadias
D)cryptorchism
E)epispadias

Question 62

At the time of fertilization, each sperm has ________ chromosomes.

A)15
B)20
C)22
D)23
E)46

Question 63

The abbreviation for impotence is ________.

Question 64

The suffix in the term varicocele means

A)swelling
B)cave, swelling
C)varicosity
D)water
E)drooping

Question 65

Construct a medical term that means surgical excision of a testicle.

A)balan + ectomy
B)test + ectomy
C)orchio + tomy
D)orchi + ectomy
E)balano + tomy

Question 66

A collection of fluid in the space of the tunica vaginalis is called a

A)hydrocele
B)varicocele
C)spermatocele
D)teratoma
E)cryptorchism

Question 67

The abbreviation for a blood test used to detect the presence of cancer of the prostate gland is ________.

Question 68

The term which is derived from the Latin meaning grown up and refers to the process of maturing from child to young adult is called ________.

Question 69

A congenital condition in which the opening of the urethra is on the undersurface of the penis instead of at the head of the glans is called

A)priapism
B)phimosis
C)hypospadias
D)epispadias
E)paraphimosis

Question 70

The meaning of the prefix in the term cryptorchism is

A)cave, swelling
B)hidden
C)condition
D)testicle
E)monster

Question 71

The root in the term teratoma means

A)tumor, mass
B)three
C)monster, malformed fetus
D)membrane, chorion
E)testicle

Question 72

The surgical procedure to remove part or all of the prepuce is a(n)

A)urethrotomy
B)balanectomy
C)urethrectomy
D)circumcision
E)orchiectomy

Question 73

The surgical procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia is abbreviated as

A)PSA
B)DRE
C)LCC-ST
D)TURP
E)PDES

Question 74

Identify the root and its meaning in the term hyperplasia.

A)ia; condition
B)plasia; growth condition
C)hyper; excessive
D)plas; molding, formation
E)plas; overgrowth

Question 75

The surgical removal of the prostate gland is called a

A)prostatotomy
B)prostectomy
C)prostatectomy
D)prostatostomy
E)prostadenectomy

Question 76

The plural form of the singular term spermatozoon is

A)sperm
B)spermatid
C)spermatozoa
D)spermatozoae
E)spermatozoons

Question 77

Identify the root and its meaning in the term epididymis.

A)epi; above
B)epididym; testis
C)didym; testis
D)didym; coiled tube
E)didymis; gonad

Question 78

The oily material produced by the glans and prepuce is called

A)smegma
B)acuminata
C)semen
D)spongiosum
E)prostaglandin

Question 79

The process by which male germ cells differentiate into sperm is called

A)spermatozoon
B)reproduction
C)mitosis
D)meiosis
E)spermatogenesis

Question 80

A vasectomy is a means of

A)circumcision
B)contraception
C)contraction
D)constipation
E)contusion