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Unit 7:14
Reproductive system (up dated -plus Foundation Assessment)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The lower temperature in the scrotum is essential for the | production of sperm. |
| Testicular cancer occurs most frequently in men | age 20-35 |
| The tube that is cut to produce sterility in the male. | The vas deferens |
| What produces an alkaline fluid that provides a more favorable environment for the sperm. | prostate gland and Cowper’s glands |
| Two short tubes formed by the union of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicles. | ejaculatory ducts |
| In the female what produces hormones that produce secondary sexual characteristics. | ovaries |
| Fertilization usually takes place in the | uterus. |
| The fallopian tubes are attached to the | upper part of the uterus |
| The narrow bottom section of the uterus that attaches to the vagina is the | cervix |
| The breasts contain lobes separated into sections by | connective and fatty tissue |
| Acts as both a passageway and a temporary storage area for sperm. | The vas deferens |
| The American Cancer Society recommends that men begin monthly testicular self-examinations at the age of | 15 |
| What can detect tumors or masses in the breast up to two years before the tumor or mass can be felt. | Mammograms and ultrasonography |
| What carries both urine from the urinary bladder and semen from the reproductive tubes of the male. | the urethra |
| The middle muscular layer of the uterus is the | myometrium |
| An adult female should perform a breast self-examination how often? | every month at the end of menstruation or on a scheduled day of the month after menopause. |
| If not treated, STIs (STD's) can cause | serious chronic conditions and, in some cases, sterility or death. |
| The male gonads are the | testes |
| The male tubes where the sperm mature and become motile are the | epididymis |
| The male tubes that produce a thick, yellow fluid rich in sugar to nourish the sperm are the | seminal vesicles |
| The gland in the male that contracts during ejaculation to aid in the expulsion of the semen into the urethra is the | prostate gland |
| The proper name for the foreskin on the penis that is removed surgically during a circumcision is | prepuce |
| Fingerlike projections on the ends of the fallopian tubes that help move the ovum are called | fimbriae |
| The innermost layer of the uterus that deteriorates and causes the bleeding known as menstruation is the | endometrium |
| The glands in the female that secrete mucus for lubrication during intercourse are the | Bartholin’s glands |
| The two folds of fatty tissue covered with hair that enclose and protect the vagina are the | labia majora |
| The proper term for the area between the vagina and anus in the female is the | perineum |
| The sexually transmitted disease characterized by a greenish-yellow discharge, burning when urinating, sore throat, and swollen glands is | gonorrhea |
| ovulation | The release of an ovum from a follicle on the ovary is called |
| Viral infection that attacks the body’s immune system | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| An inflammation of the testes. | Orchitis |
| Common condition in men over age 50 | Prostatic hypertrophy |
| Condition that can be detected early by a Pap smear | Cervical cancer |
| Growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus | Endometriosis |
| STI (STD)caused by parasitic protozoa that results in a white or yellow foul-smelling discharge | Trichomoniasis |
| STI (STD) caused by a spirochete that often starts with a painless chancre or sore | Syphilis |
| Parasites that can be spread sexually or by clothing or bed linen | Pubic lice |
| STI (STD) caused by a virus that creates fluid-filled vesicles that rupture and form painful ulcers | Herpes |
| Inflammation of the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries | Pelvic inflammatory disease |
| Common cause of cancer death with vague initial symptoms | Ovarian cancer |
| STI (STD) caused by a specialized bacterium that lives as an intracellular parasite | Chlamydia |
| Functions of the penis | Male organ of copulation, deposits semen in the vagina, provides for elimination of urine from the bladder |
| A drop of silver nitrate or antibiotic is routinely placed in the eyes of newborn babies to prevent | gonorrhea |
| What helps to move the ovum through the fallopian tubes toward the uterus | peristalsis of muscles, cilia |
| Why are rugae present on the mucous membrane of the vagina? | to allow the vagina to enlarge during childbirth and intercourse |
| What are ways to prevent contracting the AIDS virus. | Use standard precautions, avoid high-risk sexual activities, use protective barriers during intercourse, avoid the use of drugs and sharing intravenous needles, avoid pregnancy if infected with AIDS |
| What two structures are located inside the scrotum? | testes and epididymis |
| What is surgically removed during a circumcision? | foreskin |
| Where does semen go immediately after passing through the ejaculatory ducts? | urethra |
| What structure contains muscular tissue that contracts during ejaculation to aid in the expulsion of semen? | prostate gland |
| Why is the scrotum located outside the body? | the lower temperature is essential for sperm production |
| What is the function of the epididymis? | to store sperm until they mature |
| Where in the male reproductive system is testosterone produced? | testes |
| A man who receives a mumps vaccination is less likely to get | orchitis |
| A 65 year old health male begins to have difficulty starting to urinate, urinary frequency, and nocturia. What MOST LIKELY is the cause | prostatic hypertrophy |
| Occasionally, one or both testes do not descend properly before birth. This condition is known as: | cryptorchidism |
| Testicular cancer is most common in what age? | young adult men |
| The female gonads are the: | ovaries |
| What happens when a follicle ruptures? | ovulation occures |
| Where does fertilization of an ovum usually take place? | in the fallopian tube |
| What reproductive structure is described as a hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ? | uterus |
| The top section of the uterus that provides for the attachment of the fallopian tubes is the | fundus |
| During menstruation, the bleeding is the result of: | deterioration of the endometrium |
| What part of the external female genitalia provides padding for the public bone? | mons pubis |
| When does a woman experience lactation? | after childbirth |
| At what age does the American Cancer Society recommend a baseline mammogram for women? | 35-30 years old |
| What would cause a positive Pap smear? | cervical cancer |
| A woman who is NOT sexually active could still develop: | endometriosis |
| Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome can be prevented by: | avoiding risky behavior |
| This disease can be cured with antibiotics in the first two stages, but untreated, can cause damage to the heart, brain damage, mental disorders, deafness and blindness. What is the disease? | syphilis |
| What do the initials PID stand for? | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| Treatment for prostatic carcinoma includes | radioactive seed implantation, estrogen therapy and prostatectomy |
| A viral infection that attacks the body's immune system | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| Condition that can be detected early by a Pap smear | cervical cancer |
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