Question 1

What is the most common infectious cause of orchitis and one that usually affects postpubertal boys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes 
B)  Escherichia coli 
C)  Mumps 
D)  Cytomegalovirus 
A)  Herpes 
B)  Escherichia coli 
C)  Mumps 
D)  Cytomegalovirus C

Question 2

Match the description with the disorder.
-Spermatocele

Accepted Answer

A) Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the epididymis and the testis 
B) Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis 
C) Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord 
D) Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord 
A) Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the epididymis and the testis 
B) Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis 
C) Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord 
D) Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord A

Question 3

What term is used to identify a condition in which the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paraphimosis 
B)  Priapism 
C)  Prephimosis 
D)  Phimosis 
A)  Paraphimosis 
B)  Priapism 
C)  Prephimosis 
D)  Phimosis D

Question 4

Which statements are true regarding urethritis? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  A purulent drainage may be present. 
B)  A clear mucus-like discharge may be present. 
C)  Symptoms include urethral tingling and itching or burning on urination. 
D)  A 24-hour urine test is required to diagnose the disorder. 
E)  Treatment includes appropriate antibiotic therapy. 
A)  A purulent drainage may be present. 
B)  A clear mucus-like discharge may be present. 
C)  Symptoms include urethral tingling and itching or burning on urination. 
D)  A 24-hour urine test is required to diagnose the disorder. 
E)  Treatment includes appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Question 5

In the 95% of those with delayed puberty,the problem is caused by which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disruption in the hypothalamus 
B)  Disruption of the pituitary 
C)  Deficit in estrogen or testosterone 
D)  Physiologic hormonal delays 
A)  Disruption in the hypothalamus 
B)  Disruption of the pituitary 
C)  Deficit in estrogen or testosterone 
D)  Physiologic hormonal delays

Question 6

What term is used to identify an inflammation of the glans penis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glanitis 
B)  Balanitis 
C)  Priapism 
D)  Hydrocelitis 
A)  Glanitis 
B)  Balanitis 
C)  Priapism 
D)  Hydrocelitis

Question 7

What is the first sign of puberty in boys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thickening of the scrotal skin 
B)  Growth of pubic hair 
C)  Enlargement of the testes 
D)  Change in voice 
A)  Thickening of the scrotal skin 
B)  Growth of pubic hair 
C)  Enlargement of the testes 
D)  Change in voice

Question 8

Cryptorchidism can be defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Normal developmental state of the testes 
B)  Abnormal state in which the testes are overdeveloped 
C)  Lack of scrotum 
D)  Testicular maldescent 
A)  Normal developmental state of the testes 
B)  Abnormal state in which the testes are overdeveloped 
C)  Lack of scrotum 
D)  Testicular maldescent

Question 9

Which type of precocious puberty causes the child to develop some secondary sex characteristics of the opposite sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mixed 
B)  Incomplete 
C)  Isosexual 
D)  Homosexual 
A)  Mixed 
B)  Incomplete 
C)  Isosexual 
D)  Homosexual

Question 10

What are the clinical manifestations of testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firm, nontender testicular mass 
B)  Painful, mobile, firm testicular mass 
C)  Painful fluid-filled testicular mass 
D)  Soft, nontender testicular mass 
A)  Firm, nontender testicular mass 
B)  Painful, mobile, firm testicular mass 
C)  Painful fluid-filled testicular mass 
D)  Soft, nontender testicular mass

Question 11

Priapism has been associated with the abuse of what substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marijuana 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Cocaine 
D)  Heroin 
A)  Marijuana 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Cocaine 
D)  Heroin

Question 12

What term is used to identify a fibrotic condition that causes lateral curvature of the penis during erection,which is associated with a local vasculitis-like inflammatory reaction and decreased tissue oxygenation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phimosis 
B)  Lateral phimosis 
C)  Lateral paraphimosis 
D)  Peyronie disease 
A)  Phimosis 
B)  Lateral phimosis 
C)  Lateral paraphimosis 
D)  Peyronie disease

Question 13

How does the epididymis become infected?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pathogenic microorganisms ascend the vasa deferentia from an already infected urethra or bladder. 
B)  The pathogenic microorganisms are attached to sperm that travel through the genital tract. 
C)  The pathogenic microorganisms from the tunica vaginalis are transported to the epididymis. 
D)  The pathogenic microorganisms from the prostate fluid ascend to the epididymis. 
A)  The pathogenic microorganisms ascend the vasa deferentia from an already infected urethra or bladder. 
B)  The pathogenic microorganisms are attached to sperm that travel through the genital tract. 
C)  The pathogenic microorganisms from the tunica vaginalis are transported to the epididymis. 
D)  The pathogenic microorganisms from the prostate fluid ascend to the epididymis.

Question 14

What is the reason breast cancer in men has such a poor prognosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast cancer is extremely aggressive in men. 
B)  Treatment is usually delayed as a result of late detection. 
C)  Chemotherapies are not as effective in men. 
D)  Breast tumors tend to be small and hard to isolate. 
A)  Breast cancer is extremely aggressive in men. 
B)  Treatment is usually delayed as a result of late detection. 
C)  Chemotherapies are not as effective in men. 
D)  Breast tumors tend to be small and hard to isolate.

Question 15

Which statements are true regarding prostate cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  It ranks second to lung cancer as being most common among American men. 
B)  A familial history of prostate cancer is a risk factor. 
C)  Dietary habits seem to play a role in its development. 
D)  African-American men have an increased risk for its development. 
E)  Being over 65 years of age increases the risk for developing prostate cancer. 
A)  It ranks second to lung cancer as being most common among American men. 
B)  A familial history of prostate cancer is a risk factor. 
C)  Dietary habits seem to play a role in its development. 
D)  African-American men have an increased risk for its development. 
E)  Being over 65 years of age increases the risk for developing prostate cancer.

Question 16

Match the description with the disorder.
-Varicocele

Accepted Answer

A) Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the epididymis and the testis 
B) Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis 
C) Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord 
D) Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord 
A) Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the epididymis and the testis 
B) Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis 
C) Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord 
D) Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord

Question 17

Which are clinical manifestations of male breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Ulceration present on the breast 
B)  Retraction of breast tissue 
C)  Nipple discharge 
D)  Palpable mass midline of the nipple 
E)  Unilateral solid mass 
A)  Ulceration present on the breast 
B)  Retraction of breast tissue 
C)  Nipple discharge 
D)  Palpable mass midline of the nipple 
E)  Unilateral solid mass

Question 18

Match the description with the disorder.
-Hydrocele

Accepted Answer

A) Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the epididymis and the testis 
B) Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis 
C) Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord 
D) Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord 
A) Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the epididymis and the testis 
B) Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis 
C) Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord 
D) Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord

Question 19

Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)are a result of which pathophysiologic condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infection of the prostate 
B)  Obstruction of the urethra 
C)  Ischemia of the urethra 
D)  Compression of the urethra 
A)  Infection of the prostate 
B)  Obstruction of the urethra 
C)  Ischemia of the urethra 
D)  Compression of the urethra

Question 20

Match the description with the disorder.
-Testicular torsion

Accepted Answer

A) Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the epididymis and the testis 
B) Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis 
C) Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord 
D) Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord 
A) Painless diverticulum of the epididymis located between the head of the epididymis and the testis 
B) Collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis 
C) Rotation of a testis, which twists blood vessels of the spermatic cord 
D) Abnormal dilation of the vein within the spermatic cord

Exam 25: Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

What is the most common infectious cause of orchitis and one that usually affects postpubertal boys?

Match the description with the disorder. -Spermatocele

What term is used to identify a condition in which the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis?

Which statements are true regarding urethritis? (Select all that apply.)

In the 95% of those with delayed puberty,the problem is caused by which condition?

What term is used to identify an inflammation of the glans penis?

What is the first sign of puberty in boys?

Cryptorchidism can be defined as which of the following?

Which type of precocious puberty causes the child to develop some secondary sex characteristics of the opposite sex?

What are the clinical manifestations of testicular cancer?

Priapism has been associated with the abuse of what substance?

What term is used to identify a fibrotic condition that causes lateral curvature of the penis during erection,which is associated with a local vasculitis-like inflammatory reaction and decreased tissue oxygenation?

How does the epididymis become infected?

What is the reason breast cancer in men has such a poor prognosis?

Which statements are true regarding prostate cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Match the description with the disorder. -Varicocele

Which are clinical manifestations of male breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)

Match the description with the disorder. -Hydrocele

Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)are a result of which pathophysiologic condition?

Match the description with the disorder. -Testicular torsion

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Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Innate Immunity: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Cancer Biology

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems,Cerebral Hemodynamics,and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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