Chapter 19: Reproductive Systems Disorders, Including Sexually Transmitted Infections

Practice flashcards covering key concepts related to reproductive systems, their disorders, and sexually transmitted infections.

What is the process of producing sperm called?

Spermatogenesis.

What hormone initiates spermatogenesis?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

What condition is characterized by the urethral opening on the ventral surface of the penis?

Epispadias.

What condition occurs when the testis fails to descend into the scrotum?

Cryptorchidism.

What is a hydrocele?

A fluid collection in the space between the layers of the tunica vaginalis of the scrotum.

What is the term for a dilated vein in the spermatic cord?

Varicocele.

What characterizes benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

Enlargement of the prostate gland leading to urinary obstruction.

What hormone stimulates testosterone production?

Luteinizing hormone (LH).

Which STI is caused by the organism Chlamydia trachomatis?

Chlamydia.

What are common symptoms of gonorrhea?

Whitish or greenish discharge from the penis in males; burning sensation during urination.

What causes the symptoms of endometriosis?

Implantation of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity.

How is syphilis primarily transmitted?

Through sexual contact.

What is a common treatment for genital herpes?

Acyclovir.

What is the process of surgical removal of the prostate called?

Prostatectomy.

What is a 'chocolate cyst'?

An endometriosis cyst on the ovary.

What is the treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

Aggressive antibiotic therapy.

Which type of ovarian cyst usually resolves without complications?

Physiological cyst.

What are signs of primary syphilis?

Painless ulcer or chancre at the site of entry.