Chapter 13 Med Term {MC And T/F Only}

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.

The structure responsible for sperm production is the: a. epididymis. b. vas deferens. c. seminal vesicle. d. prostate. e. seminiferous tubules.

The enlarged tip of the penis is called the: a. shaft. b. glands. c. glans penis. d. urethra. e. meatus.

The external sac that contains the testes is called the: a. varicocele. b. spermatocele. c. hydrocele. d. scrotum. e. lipocele.

Fluid containing sperm and secretions from the male reproductive glands is called: a. spermicide. b. spermatoid. c. semen. d. aspermia. e. azoospermia.

The male gamete is called the: a. testis. b. epididymis. c. vas. d. sperm. e. semen.

Which structure produces testosterone? a. Testis b. Epididymis c. Prostate d. Vas deferens e. Scrotum

Which structure stores sperm after it leaves the seminiferous tubules? a. Vas deferens b. Epididymis c. Seminal vesicle d. Prostate e. Urethra

The movable hood of skin covering the glans penis is called the: a. sphincter. b. prepuce. c. circumcision. d. glansdermia. e. meatus.

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

Which of the following terms refers to the prepuce? a. Glans b. Prostate c. Foreskin d. Circumcision e. Epididymis

Nutrients needed for sperm viability are produced by the: a. seminal vesicle. b. epididymis. c. vas deferens. d. penis. e. urethra.

Which structure is located within the penis? a. Ureter b. Urethra c. Cowper glands d. Vas deferens e. Ejaculatory duct

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.

Which structure carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct? a. Epididymis b. Seminal vesicle c. Vas deferens d. Bladder e. Prostate

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.

The CF balan/o means: a. prepuce. b. gonads, sex glands. c. glans penis. d. penis. e. hidden.

The CF prostat/o means: a. enlarge. b. prostate gland. c. bladder. d. position. e. place.

The CFs spermat/o and sperm/o mean: a. seed. b. gonad. c. spermatozoa, sperm cells. d. gamete. e. offspring.

The CF andr/o means: a. glans. b. gonads, sex cells. c. hidden. d. dry. e. male.

The CF gon/o means: a. gonads. b. absent. c. hidden. d. seed (ovum or spermatozoon). e. scanty.

The CF olig/o means: a. strong. b. weak. c. scanty. d. waste. e. seed.

The CF varic/o means: a. vessel. b. vein. c. fluid. d. dilated vein. e. hernia.

The CF vas/o means: a. vessel, vas deferens; duct. b. vein. c. twisted. d. seed. e. few.

The CF vesicul/o means: a. vessel. b. vein. c. vas deferens. d. seminal vesicle. e. prostate.

The suffix -cide means: a. assisting. b. destroying. c. aging. d. dying. e. killing.

The suffix -ism means: a. disease. b. condition. c. producing. d. forming. e. origin.

The suffix -spadias means: a. condition. b. scanty. c. slit, fissure. d. producing. e. meatus.

The prefix brachy- means: a. far. b. near. c. short. d. implant. e. seed.

The prefix epi- means: a. above, upon. b. top. c. over. d. near. e. short.

A deficiency in spermatozoa in semen is called: a. aspermia. b. oligospermia. c. orchiospermia. d. anorchia. e. spermatogenesis.

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.

Hesitancy, dysuria, hematuria, and frequency are symptoms of: a. hydronephrosis. b. prostatic carcinoma. c. glomerulitis. d. hydrocele. e. varicocele.

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.

Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer may include: a. dysuria. b. pyuria. c. hematuria. d. nocturia. e. gynecomastia.

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.

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

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

A lack of testosterone may be responsible for: a. hypospadias. b. hyperspadias. c. oligospermia. d. hypogonadism. e. anorchia.

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.

The congenital absence of one or both testes is called: a. castration. b. anorchism. c. aspermia. d. cryptorchidism. e. infertility.

Epididymitis is commonly associated with: a. aspermia. b. urinary tract infections. c. sexually transmitted infections. d. sterility. e. infertility.

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

Swelling or herniation of the sac surrounding the testes is called: a. scrotomegaly. b. scrotoedema. c. orchitis. d. hydrocele. e. epididymitis.

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.

Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with three distinct phases? a. Chlamydia b. Gonorrhea c. Syphilis d. Genital warts e. Genital herpes

Two common symptoms of gonorrhea in males are dysuria and: a. leukopenia. b. leukorrhea. c. chancre. d. systemic rash. e. hemospermia.

Inflammation of the seminal vesicle is called: a. vasitis. b. vasiculitis. c. vesiculitis. d. seminitis. e. semenitis.

Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with "viral shedding"? a. Chlamydia b. Gonorrhea c. Syphilis d. Genital warts e. Genital herpes

Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with dysuria and white discharge? a. Chlamydia b. Gonorrhea c. Syphilis d. Genital warts e. Genital herpes

The primary syphilitic lesion is called: a. leukorrhea. b. condyloma. c. chancre. d. fissure. e. cleft.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is commonly associated with: a. prostatic cancer. b. pubescent males. c. sterility. d. cryptorchidism. e. aging.

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.

Inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis is called: a. balanitis. b. meatitis. c. dermatitis. d. urethritis. e. ureteritis.

The inability to produce offspring is called: a. anorchia. b. hypergonadism. c. sterility. d. infertility. e. erectile dysfunction.

The PSA test is used as a screening test for: a. urolithiasis. b. orchitis. c. prostatic disorders. d. prostatic cancer. e. azotemia.

Orchiopexy may be accompanied by the surgical procedure called: a. nephropexy. b. circumcision. c. prostatectomy. d. vasectomy. e. herniorrhaphy.

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

Vasectomy reversal is called: a. vasostomy. b. anastomosis. c. vasoplasty. d. vasovasostomy. e. vasoneurosis.

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

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

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

Which procedure involves removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis? a. Orchiopexy b. Orchiectomy c. Circumcision d. Meatotomy e. Urethrotomy

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.

Another term for orchiectomy is: a. sterility. b. infertility. c. castration. d. hypogonadism. e. fertility.

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

Internal radiation therapy is also called: a. cryotherapy. b. radiotherapy. c. teletherapy. d. brachytherapy. e. high-energy therapy.

Removal of the entire prostate is called: a. radical prostatectomy. b. prostostomy. c. prostatomy. d. prostatism. e. prostotomy.

Radioactive "seeds" are associated with: a. teletherapy. b. brachytherapy. c. scrotal scans. d. scrotal ultrasound. e. hormonal therapy.

Which surgery is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia? a. Teletherapy b. Brachytherapy c. Combined hormonal therapy d. Transurethral resection e. Antibiotics

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.

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.

Removal of all or part of the seminal vesicle is called: a. seminectomy. b. vesiculectomy. c. orchiectomy. d. prostatectomy. e. epididymectomy.

An elective procedure for sterilization in males is called: a. bilateral vasectomy. b. orchiectomy. c. bilateral orchiectomy. d. spermicide. e. bilateral vasostomy.

What is the abbreviation for any disease transmitted through sexual activity? a. STI b. BNO c. HPV d. TURP e. DRE

Which abbreviation refers to an organism associated with gonorrhea? a. STI b. BNO c. GC d. AFB e. DRE

Which class of drugs is used to increase "maleness" characteristics in hypogonadism? a. Androgens b. Antiandrogens c. Antibiotics d. Antivirals e. Anti-impotence agents

Which class of drugs is used to treat recurrent herpes? a. Antibiotics b. Antivirals c. Mycotics d. Androgens e. Estrogens

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

Which abbreviation refers to a tumor marker for prostatic disorders? a. BNO b. BPH c. EBT d. PSA e. HPV

Which drug treats viral disorders by inhibiting their development? a. Zovirax b. Viagra c. Levitra d. Eulexin e. Androderm

Which abbreviation refers to difficulty passing urine due to obstruction at the base of the bladder? a. GC b. TURP c. PSA d. BNO e. ED

Chlamydia is considered a(n): a. GC. b. ED. c. STI. d. BNO. e. PSA.

Which drug is prescribed to promote masculine growth and development during puberty? a. Zovirax b. Viagra c. Levitra d. Eulexin e. Androderm

Priapism is associated with sickle cell disease or spinal cord injury.

Hypergonadism is a decrease or lack of hormones produced by the gonads.

Prostate cancer is associated with men older than age 60 years.

Genital herpes is associated with a phenomenon called "viral shedding."

A chancre is an ulcerated sore that develops where the syphilis organism enters the body.

Chlamydia is also called the "silent disease" because symptoms are commonly mild or absent.

Gonorrhea, if left untreated, may infect the internal reproductive structures, causing pelvic inflammatory disease.

Epispadias is a condition where the urethra opens on the underside of the penis.

The surgical resuspension of the testes in the scrotum for cryptorchidism is called orchiopexy.

External beam radiation is also called teletherapy.

Prostate cancers are staged and graded to determine metastatic potential, response to treatment, and appropriate forms of therapy.

The application of extreme cold to destroy tissue is called electrodesiccation.

The surgical instrument used in transurethral resection of the prostate is the cystoscope.

Urethrorrhaphy is a procedure used to relieve stricture or narrowing of the urethra.

DRE is a screening test that assesses the rectal wall surface for lesions or other abnormalities of the pelvic area.

In EBT, the radiation source is "radioactive seeds" placed within the tissues.

PSA is a screening test for sexually transmitted diseases.

Androgens are used to correct hormone deficiency in hypogonadism and treat delayed puberty.

Viagra is contraindicated in patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension.