4.6 True/False Multiple Choice Quiz: Male and Female Reproductive Systems

Which term refers to the abnormal and prolonged erection of the penis?

Priapism

Phimosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the opening of the foreskin.

T

Which sexually transmitted infection can cause abnormal cell growth and potentially lead to cervical cancer?

Genital warts (HPV)

Which sexually transmitted infection is commonly known as the silent infection?

Chlamydia

The penis is an internal organ.

F

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of one or both testicles?

Orchiectomy

What is the procedure of a digital rectal examination (DRE) like?

The healthcare professional inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to feel the size, shape, and consistency of the prostate gland.

What is the purpose of a testicular self-examination (TSE)?

To detect any changes or abnormalities in the testicles

Which of the following conditions is characterized by enlarged and twisted veins in the scrotum?

Varicocele

Ovaries are responsible for the production of sperm.

F

Which of the following refers to the condition in which the rectum protrudes into the back wall of the vagina?

Rectocele

What is the surgical removal of the fallopian tubes called?

Salpingectomy

Myometritis is the inflammation of the muscular layer of the uterus.

T

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus.

T

Which of the following terms refers to the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the organs within it?

Peritoneum

What is the medical term used to describe painful menstrual cramps?

Dysmenorrhea

What is the medical term for the spontaneous flow of milk from the breasts?

Galactorrhea

Which of the following refers to inflammation of the fallopian tubes?

Salpingitis

Which condition is characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland?

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Which term refers to painful sexual intercourse?

Dyspareunia

Which of the following is responsible for the production of sperm?

Testes

The epididymis plays a role in sperm maturation.

T

Gynecomastia is the enlargement of male breast tissue.

T

Which of the following terms refers to the female reproductive organ that houses and nourishes a developing fetus?

Uterus

What is the term used to describe a condition in which the tissue that normally grows inside the uterus grows outside of it?

Endometriosis

What is the term for the surgical removal of one or both ovaries?

Oophorectomy

What is the term used to describe the abnormal vaginal discharge, typically whitish or yellowish in color?

Leukorrhea

What is the medical term used to describe painful menstrual cramps?

Dysmenorrhea

Pyometra is a condition characterized by the presence of pus in the uterus.

T

Which part of the female reproductive system is the lower portion of the uterus that connects to the vagina?

Cervix

What is the medical term for a procedure that uses a scope to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva?

Colposcopy

What is the term used to describe the spread of cancer from the breast to other parts of the body?

Metastasis

What is the medical term used to describe the development and release of an egg from the ovary?

Ovulation

Menorrhagia is a condition characterized by abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

T

The muscular canal connecting the uterus to the external genitalia in females is called the:

Vagina

Leiomyosarcoma is a tumor of the smooth muscle of the uterus. It may or may not be malignant.

F

What is the term for the surgical reconstruction of a breast to restore its shape and appearance?

Mammoplasty

Hysterosalpingography is a procedure that visualizes the uterus and fallopian tubes using ultrasound.

F

What is the medical term for inflammation of the prostate gland?

Prostatitis

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a type of prostate cancer.

F

Seminoma is a type of testicular cancer.

T

Which of the following is NOT part of a semen analysis?

Urinalysis

Which of the following is a common symptom of orchitis?

Pain and swelling in the testicles

Which of the following is a symptom of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

Frequent urination, especially at night

Which sexually transmitted infection can cause a greenish-yellow discharge from the urethra or vagina?

Gonorrhea

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is used as a screening test for prostate cancer.

T

Morphology refers to the size and shape of sperm.

T