Deck 13: Male Reproductive System

Question 1

The structure responsible for sperm production is the:

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

Answer 1

seminiferous tubules.

Question 2

Nutrients needed for sperm viability are produced by the:

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

Answer 2

seminal vesicle.

Question 3

The male gamete is called the:

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

Answer 3

sperm.

Question 4

The CF andr/o means:

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

Question 5

The enlarged tip of the penis is called the:

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

Question 6

The external sac that contains the testes is called the:

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

Question 7

Which structure produces testosterone?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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 10

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 11

The CF balan/o means:

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

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

The CF prostat/o means:

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

Question 14

Which of the following terms refers to the prepuce?

A) Glans
B) Prostate
C) Foreskin
D) Circumcision
E) Epididymis

Question 15

Which structure stores sperm after it leaves the seminiferous tubules?

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

The CFs spermat/o and sperm/o mean:

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

Question 18

Which structure is located within the penis?

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

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

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 21

The CF vas/o means:

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

Question 22

The CF gon/o means:

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

Question 23

A lack of testosterone may be responsible for:

A) hypospadias.
B) hyperspadias.
C) oligospermia.
D) hypogonadism.
E) anorchia.

Question 24

A deficiency in spermatozoa in semen is called:

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

Question 25

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 26

The CF varic/o means:

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

Question 27

The prefix brachy- means:

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

Question 28

Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer may include:

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

Question 29

The CF vesicul/o means:

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

The CF olig/o means:

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

Question 32

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 33

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

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

Question 34

The suffix -cide means:

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

Question 35

The prefix epi- means:

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

The suffix -ism means:

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

Question 38

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 39

The suffix -spadias means:

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

Question 40

Hesitancy,dysuria,hematuria,and frequency are symptoms of:

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

Question 41

Inflammation of the seminal vesicle is called:

A) vasitis.
B) vasiculitis.
C) vesiculitis.
D) seminitis.
E) semenitis.

Question 42

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is commonly associated with:

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

Question 43

Orchiopexy may be accompanied by the surgical procedure called:

A) nephropexy.
B) circumcision.
C) prostatectomy.
D) vasectomy.
E) herniorrhaphy.

Question 44

The primary syphilitic lesion is called:

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

Question 45

Two common symptoms of gonorrhea in males are dysuria and:

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

Question 46

Which procedure involves reconstruction of the urethra to relieve pain when voiding due to a urethral stricture?

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

Question 47

Epididymitis is commonly associated with:

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

Question 48

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 49

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

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

Question 50

Swelling or herniation of the sac surrounding the testes is called:

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

Question 51

Vasectomy reversal is called:

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

Question 52

The PSA test is used as a screening test for:

A) urolithiasis.
B) orchitis.
C) prostatic disorders.
D) prostatic cancer.
E) azotemia.

Question 53

Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with three distinct phases?

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

Question 54

The inability to produce offspring is called:

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

Inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis is called:

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

Question 57

The congenital absence of one or both testes is called:

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

Question 58

Which procedure is a highly reliable way to diagnose testicular cancer?

A) Scrotal ultrasound
B) Tomography
C) Blood testing
D) Fluoroscopy
E) Digital rectal examination

Question 59

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 60

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

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

Question 61

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

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

Question 62

Which abbreviation refers to a tumor marker for prostatic disorders?

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

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

Which class of drugs should not be used by patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension?

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

Question 65

Internal radiation therapy is also called:

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

Question 66

Which test is used to verify sterilization after vasectomy?

A) Prostate-specific antigen
B) Scrotal ultrasound
C) Prostate ultrasound
D) Digital rectal examination
E) Semen analysis

Question 67

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 68

Which class of drugs is used to treat recurrent herpes?

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

Question 69

Which surgery is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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

Question 70

Removal of the entire prostate is called:

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

Question 71

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 72

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

Question 73

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

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

Question 74

Which abbreviation refers to an organism associated with gonorrhea?

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

Question 75

Vaccination to prevent genital warts is most effective if administered:

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 76

An elective procedure for sterilization in males is called:

A) bilateral vasectomy.
B) orchiectomy.
C) bilateral orchiectomy.
D) spermicide.
E) bilateral vasostomy.

Question 77

Another term for orchiectomy is:

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

Question 78

Which class of drugs is used to increase "maleness" characteristics in hypogonadism?

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

Question 79

Which screening test evaluates the pelvic area,especially for prostate abnormalities?

A) Scrotal ultrasound
B) Prostate-specific antigen
C) Prostate ultrasound
D) Digital rectal examination
E) Semen analysis

Question 80

Radioactive "seeds" are associated with:

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