Exam 3 Quizes Flashcards by Michelle Maynard

A surgical procedure in the male to prevent pregnancy in the female is known as a/an

Vasectomy

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The area between the anus and where the scrotum attaches to the body is known as the

Perineum

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The pouch of skin that holds the two testes is known as the

Scrotum

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One of the small; egg-shaped glands in the scrotum

testicle

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The ____ is a long; colid tube (over 20ft in length) that is attached to the outer wall of each testis

Epididymis

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At the onset of ____; the anterior pituitary gland of the endocrine system begins to secrete hormones to stimulate the testes

Puberty

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Inability to achieve or sustain an erection of the penis is a condition known as

erectile dysfunction

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The term “sterile” does not have the same meaning as the term “infertility”. The definition fo infertility is failure to conceive after ____ of regular intercourse

at least 1 year

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Fluid expelled from the penis during ejaculation is know as

semen

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Sudden expulsion of semen from the penis during sexual arousal of the male is know as

ejaculation

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a cytology test used as a screening test to detect abnormal cells or carcinoma in sity in the cervix

pap smear

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a medical procedure that uses magnifying; lighted scope to visually examine the vagina and cervix

colposcopy

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this begins with the onset of puberty and when a female begins to ovulate

menstruation

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a surgical procedure to remove abnormal tissue from inside the uterus where the cervix is dilated; a tenaculum is used to grasp the cervix and a curet is inserted to scrape the endometrium

dilation and curettage

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indicates the number of times a women has been pregnant

gravida

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surgical procedure to remove the uterus

hysterectomy

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the pigmented area around each nipple

areola

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short tubular structure connected at its superior end to the cervix and at its inferior end to the outside of the body

vagina

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the neck of the uterus

cervix

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small; oval gland that secretes estradiol and is located near the end of the fallopian tube

ovary

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sporadic menstrual bleeding without a true menstrual period is know as

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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descent of the uterus from its normal position which is caused by stretching of ligaments and weakness in the muscles of the floor of the pelvic cavity

uterine prolapse

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T or F? The ovaries are the female gonads or sex glands; which function as part of both the female reporductive system and the endocrine system

TRUE

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after 4 days of development; the fertilized ovum is know as a/an

embryo

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the innermost layer of the uterine wall is called the

endometrium

a medical procedure in which a hook is inserted into the cervix to catch and rupture the amniotic sac is called

amniotomy

T or F? Menarche is the first menses

TRUE

T or F? Meconium aspiration occurs when fetal distress causes the fetus to pass meconium into the amniotic fluid. This gets into the mouth and nose of the fetus and is inhaled at birth. This causes severe respiratory distress

TRUE

a cancerous tumor of the cervix is alsco called

cervical cancer

when the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall before the baby is born; this is known as

abruptio placentae

a spontaneous dilation of the cervix during the second trimester of pregnancy

incompetent cervix

bursting of the amniotic sac during the first stage of labor

rupture of membranes

which surgical procedure involves plaing sutrures fashioned into a loop around the cervix

cerclage

T or F? Fibrocystic disease of the breasts is a concerous condition

FALSE

coordinated contractions of the smooth muscles in the wall of the uterine tube (fallopian tube) to move an ovum toward the uterus is known as

peristalsis

which test involves looking at the cervix with a magnifying; lighted scope?

colposcopy

T or F? a cystocele is the herniation of the bladder into the vagina

TRUE

this numbs the abdomen; perineum; and legs and decreases labor pain

epidural anesthesia

a leiomyoma is a/an

tumor of the smooth muscle of the uterus

a spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac and loss of amniotic fluid before labor begins is termed

premature rupture of membranes

T or F? A cystocele is an abnormal passageway connecting the bladder to the vagina

FALSE

A general term for any disease process involving the kidney

nephropathy

The combining form cyst/o- means

bladder

the combining form lith/o- means

stone

medical procedure in which a flexible tibe is insterted through te uretha and into the bladder to drain urine

catheterization

blood test that measures the amount of urea

BUN

T or F? Inability to empty the bladder is called anuria

FALSE

Gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The superior part of the urethra passes through the center of this

prostate

A kidney stone is also called a/an

calculus

T or F? A cystoscopy is the surgical procedure to remove the bladder

FALSE

Glucose in the urine is known as

glycosuria

urine test to describe the characteristics of the urine and detect substances in it

T or F? The prefix poly- means three or more

FALSE

Inflammation or infection of the urethra

Urethritis

T or F? Hematuria is the presence of excessive urea in the blood

FALSE

Kideny stone or calculus formation in the urinary system

nephrolithiasis

the suffix -ptosis means

prolapse or dropping

this symptom involves white blood cells in the urine; indicating a UTI

pyuria

Two medical terminology combining forms meaning the urinary bladder are cyst/o- and

vesic/o

The combining form noct/o means

night

this term represents difficult or painful urination

dysuria

norma is experiencing involuntary urination during sleep. This is called

enuresis

inflammation or infection of the urethra was also part of norma's past medical history. This is also know as

Urethritis

norma's past history includes blood in the urine. This is known as

hematuria

Norma's family history includes nephropathy. This is

disease process of the kidney

this term means kidney stones

nephrolithiasis

this term means stones or pebbles

calculi

this is an abbreviation for a urine test that puts urine on culture medium in a petri dish to identify the cause of a UTI. Once the organism is identified; its sensitivity to various antibiotic drugs is determined

C&S

Norma is to have this test to describe the characteristics of the urine and detect substances in it in 10 days; according to the pan in this report. This is an abbreviation

per the report; within a month; this surgical procedure that uses a rigid flexible cystoscope inserted through the urethra to examine the bladder should be performed

cystoscopy

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