Chapter 13: Male Reproductive System
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SENTENCE COMPLETION
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Which abbreviation refers to difficulty passing urine due to obstruction at the base of the bladder?
BNO
Which structure stores sperm after it leaves the seminiferous tubules?
Epididymis
Epispadias is a condition where the urethra opens on the underside of the penis
False
Hypergonadism is a decrease or lack of hormones produced by the gonads
False
In EBT, the radiation source is "radioactive seeds" placed within the tissues
False
PSA is a screening test for sexually transmitted diseases
False
The application of extreme cold to destroy tissue is called electrodesiccation
False
The surgical instrument used in transurethral resection of the prostate is the cystoscope
False
Urethrorrhaphy is a procedure used to relieve stricture or narrowing of the urethra
False
Which abbreviation refers to an organism associated with gonorrhea?
GC
Which abbreviation refers to a tumor marker for prostatic disorders?
PSA
Chlamydia is considered a(n)
STI
What is the abbreviation for any disease transmitted through sexual activity?
STI
Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with three distinct phases?
Syphilis
A chancre is an ulcerated sore that develops where the syphilis organism enters the body
True
Androgens are used to correct hormone deficiency in hypogonadism and treat delayed puberty
True
Chlamydia is also called the "silent disease" because symptoms are commonly mild or absent
True
DRE is a screening test that assesses the rectal wall surface for lesions or other abnormalities of the pelvic area
True
External beam radiation is also called teletherapy
True
Genital herpes is associated with a phenomenon called "viral shedding"
True
Gonorrhea, if left untreated, may infect the internal reproductive structures, causing pelvic inflammatory disease
True
Priapism is associated with sickle cell disease or spinal cord injury
True
Prostate cancer is associated with mean older than age 60 years
True
Prostate cancers are staged and graded to determine metastatic potential, response to treatment, and appropriate forms of therapy
True
The surgical resuspension of the testes in the scrotum for cryptorchidism is called orchiopexy
True
Viagra is contraindicated in patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension
True
Which structure carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct?
Vas deferens
Which drug treats viral disorders by inhibiting their development?
Zovirax
The prefix epi- means
above, upon
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is commonly associated with
aging
male
andr/o
Which drug is prescribed to promote masculine growth and development during puberty?
androderm
Use andr/o to build a word that means forming, producing male(ness)
androgen
Which class of drugs is used to increase "maleness" characteristics in hypogonadism ?
androgens
absence of one or both testes
anorchidism
The congenital absence of one or both testes is called
anorchism
Which class of drugs should not be used by patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension?
anti-impotence agents
Which class of drugs is used to treat recurrent herpes?
antivirals
glans penis
balan/o
Build a word that means inflammation of the glans penis
balanitis
Inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis is called
balanitis
inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis
balanitis
Use balan/o to build a word that means plastic surgery of the glans penis
balanoplasty
Use balan/o to build a word that means surgical repair of the glans penis
balanoplasty
Orchiopexy is usually performed
before age 2
An elective procedure for sterilization in males is called
bilateral vasectomy
Internal radiation therapy is also called
brachytherapy
Radioactive "seeds" are associated with
brachytherapy
internal radiation therapy
brachytherapy
Another term for orchiectomy is
castration
surgical excision of the testicles
castration
The primary syphilitic lesion is called
chancre
Which sexually transmitted infection is called the "silent disease" because its symptoms are commonly absent or mild?
chlamydia
Which procedure involves removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis?
circumcision
removal of the foreskin covering the glans penis
circumcision
The suffix -ism means
condition
technical name for a genital wart
condyloma
application of extreme cold in the treatment of disease
cryotherapy
hidden
crypt/o
Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac prior to birth is called
cryptorchidism
Which screening test evaluates the pelvic area, especially for prostate abnormalities?
digital rectal examination
The CF varic/o means
dilated vein
The union of the vas deferens with the duct from the seminal vesicle forms the
ejaculatory duct
epididymis
epididym/o
removal of the epididymis
epididymectomy
Build a word that means inflammation of the epididymis
epididymitis
condition found commonly in males between ages 14 and 35 and usually associated with sexually transmitted infections
epididymitis
Use epididym/o to build a word that means process of recording (x-ray) the epididymis
epididymography
Which of the following terms refers to the prepuce?
foreskin
Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with "viral shedding"?
genital herpes
The CF balan/o means
glans penis
The enlarged tip of the penis is called the
glans penis
seed (ovum or spermatozoon)
gon/o
gonads, sex glands
gonad/o
Build a word that means excision of a gonad
gonadectomy
Use gonad/o to build a word that means disease of the gonads
gonadopathy
Build a word that means flow or discharge of seed
gonorrhea
Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with dysuria and white discharge?
gonorrhea
sexually transmitted infection characterized by balanorrhea
gonorrhea
Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer may include
gynecomastia
enlargement of breast tissue in the male
gynecomastia
Orchiopexy may be accompanied by the surgical procedure called
herniorrhaphy
The causative organism for genital warts is
human papillomavirus
Swelling or herniation of the sac surrounding the testes is called
hydrocele
A lack of testosterone may be responsible for
hypogonadism
The malformation in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis is called
hypospadias
congenital abnormality in which the urethra is on the underside of the penis
hypospadias
The suffix -cide means
killing
Two common symptoms of gonorrhea in males are dysuria and
leukorrhea
The CF andr/o means
male
scanty
olig/o
A deficiency in spermatozoa in semen is called
oligospermia
Build a word that means scanty sperm (production)
oligospermia
Testis (plural: testes)
orchi/o
Use orchid/o to build a word that means prolapse or downward displacement of the testes
orchidoptosis
Build a word that means inflammation of the testes
orchitis
Use orch/o to build a word that means inflammation of the testes
orchitis
painful swelling of one or both testes, commonly associated with mumps that develop after puberty
orchitis
The ejaculatory duct
passes at an angle through the prostate gland
perineum (area between the scrotum [or vulva in the female] and anus)
perine/o
Build a word that means suture of the perineum
perineorrhaphy
Stenosis or narrowing of the preputial orifice so that the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis is called
phimosis
stenosis of the foreskin so that it cannot retract over the glans penis
phimosis
The movable hood of skin covering the glans penis is called the
prepuce
A prolonged and often painful erection of the penis that occurs without sexual stimulation is called
priapism
Vaccination to prevent genital warts is most effective if administered
prior to becoming sexually active
prostate
prostat/o
Which structure at the base of the bladder secretes a thin alkaline fluid that protects sperm from an acidic environment?
prostate
The CF prostat/o means
prostate gland
imaging procedure that produces images of the prostate using high-frequency sound waves
prostate ultrasound
blood test that detects prostatic disorders, especially cancer of prostate
prostate-specific antigen
Adminstering antiandrogenic agents and hormones that deplete the body of testicular hormones is associated with treatment of
prostatic cancer
The PSA test is used as a screening test for
prostatic cancer
Hesitancy, dysuria, hematuria, and frequency are symptoms of
prostatic carcinoma
chronic inflammation of the prostate
prostatitis
Build a word that means stone in the prostate
prostatolith
Build a word that means incision of the prostate (to remove a) stone
prostatolithotomy
Use prostat/o to build a word that means enlargement of the prostate
prostatomegaly
Removal of the entire prostate is called
radical prostatectomy
The CF olio/o means
scanty
Which procedure is a highly reliable way to diagnose testicular cancer?
scrotal ultrasound
Build a word that means surgical repair of the scrotum
scrotoplasty
The external sac that contains the testes is called the
scrotum
The CF gon/o means
seed (ovum or spermatozoon)
Fluid containing sperm and secretions from the male reproductive glands is called
semen
Which test is used to verify sterilization after vasectomy?
semen analysis
test that evaluates fertility or verifies sterilization after vasectomy
semen analysis
Nutrients needed for sperm viability are produced by the
seminal vesicle
The CF vesicul/o means
seminal vesicle
The structure responsible for sperm production is the
seminiferous tubules
Epididymitis is commonly associated with
sexually transmitted infections
The prefix brachy- means
short
The suffix -spadias means
slit, fissure
The male gamete is called the
sperm
spermatozoa, sperm cells
sperm/o
abnormal, fluid-filled sac that develops in the epididymis
spermatocele
Build a word that means discharge or flow of spermatozoa or sperm cells
spermatorrhea
The CFs sperat/o and sperm/o mean
spermatozoa, sperm cells
Use sperm/i to build a word that means (agent for) killing sperm
spermicide
The inability to produce offspring is called
sterility
inability to produce offspring
sterility
treatment that uses external beam radiation
teletherapy
routine measure performed by the patient to identify changes in the testes
testicular self-examination
Spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum is called
testicular torsion
spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum
testicular torsion
Which structure produces testosterone?
testis
The CF orch/o, orchi/o, and test/o mean
testis (plural testes)
Which procedure involves the use of an ultrasound probe inserted through the rectum to evaluate the prostate?
transrectal ultrasound
which surgery is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?
transurethral resection
Which sexually transmitted infection produces symptoms more commonly in females than in males?
trichomonas
Which structure is located within the penis?
urethra
Which procedure involves reconstruction of the urethra to relieve pain when voiding due to a urethral stricture?
urethroplasty
surgical repair of the urethra to relieve urethral stricture
urethroplasty
dilated vein
varic/o
Build a word that means swelling of a dilated vein
varicocele
Use varic/o to build a word that means hernia or swelling of a dilated vein
varicocele
Which condition involves swelling and distention of the veins of the spermatic cord, somewhat resembling varicose veins?
varicocele
swelling and distention of the veins of the spermatic cord
varicocele
vessel; vas deferens; duct
vas/o
Build a word that means excision of the vas deferens
vasectomy
Build a word that means forming an opening (mouth) in the vas deferens
vasostomy
Vasectomy reversal is called
vasovasostomy
vasectomy reversal surgery
vasovasostomy
seminal vesicle
vesicul/o
Removal of all or part of the seminal vesicle is called
vesiculectomy
Build a word that means inflammation of the seminal vesicle
vesiculitis
Inflammation of the seminal vesicle is called
vesiculitis
Build a word that means record or writing (x-ray) of the seminal vesicle
vesiculogram
The CF vas/o means
vessel, vas deferens; duct
