Ch 9&10 test medical terms

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition?

DM

Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true?

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts.

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic lab test?

FBS

Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disease.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Cushing's syndrome is caused by:

Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes mellitus is NOT true?

Hypoparathyroidism may cause diabetes mellitus

A __________ is a blood test for the presence of prostate cancer.

PSA

Which of the following abbreviations is a diagnostic lab test?

PSA

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic test?

Pap

A test for the early detection of cancer of the cervix is __________.

a Pap smear

An absence of menstruation is called __________.

amenorrhea

The pigmented area around the nipple of the breast is called the:

areola

A transurethral resection of the prostate treats __________.

benign prostatic hyperplasia

Which of the following statements regarding the vagina is NOT true?

branches into the urethra

Which surgical procedure delivers a baby through an abdominal incision?

c-section

An abnormal urinalysis finding includes _____.

cloudiness

A semen analysis studies sperm to determine all of the following EXCEPT __________.

color

A _______ is an instrument used to view the vagina

colposcope

Which medical term means instrument to view inside vagina?

colposcope

Which of the following conditions is characterized by arrested physical and mental development?

congenital hypothyroidism

Which treatment procedure removes a core of cervical tissue?

conization

The outer portion of the kidney is called the _____.

cortex

The condition of having an undescended testicle is called __________.

cryptorchidism

The medical term for urinary bladder pain ________.

cystalgia

Gynecomastia is the:

development of breast tissue in a male

The first stage of labor and delivery is called ____.

dilation

A medication to increase the volume of urine produced by the kidneys is a _____.

diuretic

A common time for congenital anomalies to occur is:

during the embryo stage

Which of the following is not an STD?

eclampsia

Implantation of a fertilized egg occurring in any location other than the uterus is called __________.

ectopic pregnancy

Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the uterine lining for abnormaltities?

endometrial biopsy

The inner layer of the uterine wall that reacts to hormonal changes every month is called the __________.

endometrium

The involuntary discharge of urine after the age by which bladder control should have been established is called _____.

enuresis

The vas deferens connects:

epididymis to urethra

Which of the following terms is NOT one of the families of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex?

epinephrine

A congenital in which the urethra opens on the top side of the penis is called:

epispadias

Which of the following conditions is also called hemolytic disease of the newborn?

erythroblastosis fetalis

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovaries?

estrogen

Which of the following statements regarding glands is NOT true?

exocrine glands are also referred to as ductless glands

Which of the following terms refers to bulging eyeballs?

exophthalmos

__________ is used to break up kidney stones.

extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy

Which of the following is the longest period of gestation in which organs grow and mature?

fetal

Which of the following is a benign uterine growth?

fibroid

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm?

follicle-stimulating hormone

The upper portion of the uterus is called the:

fundus

The period of fetal development from conception to birth is called __________.

gestation

Which anterior pituitary hormone is also called somatotropin?

growth hormone

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the cells of the body to rapidly divide?

growth hormone

Which of the following terms is a symptom of adrenal feminization?

gynecomastia

The concave area on the edge of the kidney, toward the center, is called the _____.

hilum

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of diabetes mellitues?

hirsutism

Which of the following terms refer to having an excessive amount of hair?

hirsutism

Graves' disease is caused by:

hypersecretion of the thyroid

Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperglycemia?

insulin

A urinary system X-ray in which a contrast medium is injected into a vein is called a(n) _____.

intravenous pyelogram

Which of the following elements does the thyroid gland use to make its hormones?

iodine

The renal tubule is divided into four areas. These are (1) the proximal convoluted tubule, (2) the distal convoluted tubule, (3) the collecting tube, and (4) the _____.

loop of Henle

One of the most vital functions of the kidneys is ________.

maintaining the proper balance of water and chemicals in the body.

The external opening of the urethra is called the _____.

meatus

The first bowel movement of a newborn is called:

meconium

The first menstrual period is called __________.

menarche

Another name for voiding is _____.

micturition

The medical term for stones in the kidney is _____.

nephrolithiasis

The functional or working unit of the kidney is the ______.

nephron

The surgical fixation of a floating kidney is called _____.

nephropexy

Excessive urination specifically at night is _____.

nocturia

Which of the following endocrine glands is the female gonad?

ovaries

Another term for uterine tubes is __________.

oviducts

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?

oxytocin

Which of the following medications is a hormone that improves uterine contractions?

oxytocin

Which of the following glands is an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

pancreas

Removal of toxic waste substances from the body by placing warm, chemically balanced solutions into the peritoneal cavity is called _____.

peritoneal dialysis

Which of the following conditions occurs when the placenta forms over the mouth of the cervix, blocking the birth canal?

placenta previa

The medical term for excessive urination is _____.

polyuria

The glans penis is protected by a covering called the __________.

prepuce

An intrauterine devise is used to:

prevent pregnancy

Which medical term means first birth?

primipara

BPH is enlargement of the:

prostate gland

The male reproductive system has pairs of the following organs EXCEPT the:

prostate gland

Under normal circumstances, there may be trace amounts of ______ in the urine.

protein

The pain caused by a kidney stone is called ______.

renal colic

Pyelonephritis is another name for a _____ infection.

renal pelvis and kidney

The kidneys are located in the __________ position.

retroperitoneal

Waste products are removed from the blood through three stages called filtration, reabsorption, and _______.

secretion

The production of sperm takes place within the __________.

seminiferous tubules

A __________ is commonly called a miscarriage.

spontaneous abortion

Calculus is another name for a __________.

stone

Which of the following statements regarding the vulva is NOT true?

the perineum extends from the clitoris to the anus

Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses ultrasound?

thyroid echography

Which of the following procedures is for the purpose of sterilization?

tubal ligation

Fraternal twins develop from __________.

two different ova fertilized by two different sperm

A stricture or narrowing of the ureter is called _____.

ureterostenosis

The __________ carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

ureters

__________ is the feeling of needing to urinate immediately.

urgency

A vasovasostomy reverses a __________.

vasectomy

______ is another name for urination

voiding

What is another name for the glomerular capsule that is part of the blood-filtering portion of the nephron?

Bowman's capsule

Which procedure evaluates a newborn's adjustment to the outside world?

Apgar score

A __________ is a laboratory test to measure kidney function.

BUN

The vulva includes all of the following except the __________.

Barotholin's glands