What is caused by severe trauma or strain, dengeneration of the intervertebrel joints?
herniated (ruptured) disk
At what age is the 1st mature sperm ejaculated?
14
What is an undescended testicle called?
Cryptochidism
Why is the scrotum suspended on the outside of the body?
Sperm cannot withstand internal body temperature, being suspended provides a cooler environment
After the sperm are produced in the tubules, where do they go?
They pass into the epididymis to exit the body
What is the passage way for sperm & fluid leaving the epididymis called?
Vas Deferens
What is a surgical sterilization that prohibits the ejaculation of sperm?
Vasectomy
What is 30% psychogenic in origin and caused by anxiety, fear of failure, depression, parental rejection & previous traumatic sexual experiences, may be cuased by stress?
Impotence (ED erectile disfunction)
What is inflammation of a testicle?
Orchitis
At what age is testicular cancer most common in men?
29-35
At what age does the American Cancer Society recommend that males begin regular testicular self-exams
15
What are secretions from ductless glands called?
hormones
Name and spell the 8 major endocrine glands
Adrenals,
Gonads,
Pancreas,
Parathyroid,
Pineal,
Pituitary,
Thyroid,
Thymus
What is called the "Master Gland"
Pituitary gland
The production of what is essential in the pituitary gland for normal growth of body tissue?
(GH) Growth Hormone
What occurs from overproduction of GH in childhood
Gigantism
What occurs from underproduction of GH in childhood?
Dwarfism
What increases the production of the thyroid hormone?
Thyrotropin (TSH)
What hormone stimulates the adrenal gland?
Adrenocorticotrophic (ACTH)
What stimulating hormone increases skin pigmentation?
Melanocyte (MSH)
What hormone stimulates estrogen production in females and stimulates sperm production in males?
(FSH) Folicle stimulating hormone -
(NOT TSH)
What 2 hormones stimulates breast development, production & flow of milk, and stimulates the concentration of the uterus
Prolactin & Oxytocin
What gland increases metabolism, influences both physical and mental activity, and promotes normal growth and development?
Thyroid Gland
Underproduction of thyroid activity causing a decreased metabolic rate is called what?
Hypothyroidism
True or False - Hypothyroidism is not the result of excess secretion of thyroxine?
True
What glands regulate the exhange of calcium between bones and blood?
Parathyroid Glands
What glands can increase heart rate, blood pressure and flow of blood?
Adrenal Glands
What controls electrolyte balance by regulating sodium and potassium?
Mineral corticoids (Aldosterone)
What controls metabolism of carbohydrates and reduces blood sugar levels?
Pancreas
What controls the onset of puberty?
Pineal body
What hormone is present in a urine test for pregnancy producing a possitive result?
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
True or false - A Glucose tolerance Test (GTT)is a blood test used to determine the body's control of glucose - to process a large dose of glucose immediately - Not over a 6-8 wk period?
True
If a patient is allergic to iodine, they may not have what test?
Thyroid uptake test (scan)
What is caused by a lack of thyroxine in early stages of life?
Cretinism
What are the contributing factors of Diabetes Mellitus?
Heredity
Weight (80% overwight when diagnosed)
Pregnancy
Physical trauma(emotional distrss, virus)
If a diabetic goes into a diabetic coma, is the blood sugar level to high or low?
High
What is the most common form of hyperthyroidism?
Grave's desease
What is a disorder of the thyroid gland which affects adults?
Myxedema
What is the most frequent STD in America?
Chlamydia
What disease is usually asymptomatic in newborns during birth?
Gonorrhea
What is a chronic viral infection with two strains?
Herpes
What is an acute or chronic infection of the reproductive tract?
PID
What is it called when a fetus is implanted outside the unterine cavity?
Ectopic
What is painful cramping associated with mensuration?
Dysmenorrhea
What is a wart like growth on external genitalia called?
