Wednesday Exam Quiz #7
Why are the testes located outside the body of a male?
A temperature lower than body temperature is required for the production of viable sperm.
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a surgical procedure?
D&C
associated with cervical cancer, stands for human papilloma virus
HPV
last menstrual period,
LMP
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a birth control medication?
OCPs
Which of the following abbreviations is an infection that spreads to the pelvic cavity?
PID
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic test?
Pap
Which of the following is a function of the female reproductive system?
a. produces and sustains female sex cells b. produces female sex hormones c. provides a favorable environment for developing offspring d. transports ova to fertilization site e. all of the above
The size and shape of the breasts is determined by _________.
adipose tissue
main portion of the uterus
body of the uterus
holds the uterus in place
broad ligament
lower narrow region of the uterus that projects into the vagina
cervix
neck of uterus
cervix
outer fetal membrane
chorion
Which medical term means instrument for viewing the vagina?
colposcope
Which of the following procedures is performed to obtain tissue for a biopsy?
conization
removes core of cervical tissue for testing
conization
ubular structure that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
ductus deferens
empties sperm and fluid from the seminal vesicles into the urethra
ejaculatory duct
Just prior to the eighth week of gestation, the infant is called a(n) _______.
embryo
Which medical term means inflammation within the cervix?
endocervicitis
Uterine tissue found throughout the pelvic cavity is the hallmark of which condition?
endometriosis
tightly coiled tube in which sperm complete the maturation process penis
epididymis
In order, what ducts does a sperm pass through to reach the outside?
epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
opening of the uterus from the cervix into the vagina,
external os
tubes that extend laterally from the uterus to the ovaries
fallopian tubes
benign breast cysts
fibrocystic disease
The upper portion of the uterus is called the _________.
fundus
upper bulging surface of the uterus
fundus
What is the function of the fimbriae?
help propel the oocyte into the fallopian tube
Which medical term means surgical fixation of the uterus?
hysteropexy
Where does fertilization usually take place?
in the fallopian tube
What is the name of the funnel-shaped structure located at the end of the fallopian tube?
infundibulum
opening of the uterus between the body and the cervix
internal os
What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does NOT take place?
it degenerates
two fat-filled folds of skin that enclose the other female external genitalia
labia majora
Which medical term means record of the breast?
mammogram
The cessation of the female reproductive cycle is known as ____________.
menopause
spontaneous abortion
miscarriage
rounded elevation of fat that overlies the pubic symphysis
mons pubis
Which medical term means many pregnancies?
multigravida
The muscular layer of the uterus is called the _________.
myometrium
Which medical term means scanty menstrual flow?
oligomenorrhea
The process of egg formation is known as _________.
oogenesis
primary reproductive organs in the female
ovaries
The gonads include which of the following?
ovaries and testes
egg cell
ovum
male copulatory organ
penis
Sperm are propelled through the ductus deferens by _________.
peristalsis
Which of the following conditions occurs when the placenta forms over the mouth of the cervix, blocking the birth canal?
placenta previa
Which medical term means after birth?
postpartum
What is the name of the loose fold of skin that covers the glans penis?
prepuce
Which medical term means first birth?
primipara
Which of the following is NOT a function of the secondary reproductive organs?
produce eggs and sperm
Which of the following encircles the urethra?
prostate gland
Which medical term refers to a record of the uterine tubes?
salpingogram
pouch of skin and subcutaneous tissue that contains the testes
scrotum
Which of the following secretes a fluid containing fructose to provide an energy source for sperm?
seminal vesicles
tightly coiled structures in the testes in which sperm are produced
seminiferous tubules
Which part of the male urethra extends the length of the penis?
spongy urethra
intrauterine death of a viable-aged fetus
stillbirth
Which of the following is a function of follicle-stimulating hormone in the female?
stimulates growth of ovarian follicles
Which of the following is a function of leuteinizing hormone in the female?
stimulates ovulation to occur
provide nourishment for gamete-producing cells (also called Sertoli cells),
supporting cells
prevents pregnancy
tubal ligation
fibrous connective tissue capsule that surrounds each testis
tunica albuginea
extends from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body,
urethra (male)
opening of the urethra to the outside
urethral orifice
usual site of fertilization
uterine tube
An ectopic pregnancy may occur in all the following locations EXCEPT the ______.
uterus
muscular organ that receives the fertilized ovum
uterus
birth canal
vagina
fibromuscular tube that extends from the cervix to the outside
vagina
opening of the vagina to the outside
vaginal orifice
external genitalia
vulva
