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
