Which endocrine gland stimulates the testes to produce germ cells?
anterior lobe of pituitary gland
The testes produce germ cells and secrete what?
the male hormone-testosterone
The final maturation of the sperm occurs where?
epididymis
A muscular tube connecting the epididymis and that is part of hte spermatic cord is what?
vas deferens
The _________and the vas deferens form the ejaculatory duct.
seminal vessicle
Severing the vas deferens to make the male sterile is called:
vasectomy
This structure lies on the posterior aspect at the base of the bladder and also secretes a thick liquid consisting of fructose. This structure is what?
seminal vessicle
Male fertility is dependent on what?
Number, size, shape and motility of sperm
_______ refers to the onset of menstruation in females.
menarche
Ova begins to grow and develop to a mature ovum; this process of expelling the mature ovum is known as ____________.
ovulation
The corpus luteum continues to grow after the ovum has been released and secretes what?
progesterone
The ovum travels from the ovary to the uterus via the _________-.
fallopian tubes
Implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterus is an _____________.
ectopic pregnancy
The _____ phase occurs between the end of menses and ovulation.
proliferation (postmenstrual)
The phase of teh menstrual cycle between ovulation and the onset of menses is __________.
secretory phase (post ovulation)
Menstrual phase of cycle is result of what 3 products.
blood, mucus and sloughed endometrial lining
Natural termination of the reproductive process is __________.
menopause
Surgical removal of the female reproductive organs is known as ______________.
hysterectomy
In the second stage of syphilis, a _________ can affect any part of the body.
nonitching rash
_________ can cause septic arthritis.
Gonorrhea
Radiographically, the bladder on excretretory urography is elevated by a smooth impression caused by:
benign prostatic hyperplasia
To best delineate the prostate, seminal vessicles and surrounding organs for accurate staging of carcinoma of the prostate gland-modality of choice is....
MRI
Inflammation of the pair (or one) of the long tightly coiled ducts that carry sperm from the seminiferous tubules of the testis to the vas deferens is___________.
epididymis
On ultrasound, a testicular tumor that has a uniform hypoechoic mass appearance without calcifications or cystic areas known as _____.
seminoma
Spread of infection into the fallopian tubes from the pelvis is caused by what?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
As a result of pelvic inflammatory disease, the fallopian tubes may be obstructed, which can cause.....(2things)
infertility or ectopic pregnancy
Lipid material within the lesion with relative radiolucency that has a characteristic of calcifications is known as....
dermoid cyst
Often multiple benign smooth-muscle tumors of the uterus (uterine fibroids) are stimulated by ____________.
estrogen
Post menopausal bleeding is a symtom of ______, which is the predominan neoplasm of the uterine body.
endometrial carcinoma
Endometrial tissue outside the uterus undergoes a proliferation and secretory phase because it responds to what?
hormonal changes
The ___________ examination has permitted the early detection of cervical carcinomas.
pap smear
A tumor mass with clustered calcification in the mammory gland is indicative of what?
breast cancer
The most common benign breast tumor is a:
fibroadenoma
Fetal age is best demonstrated by:
Ultrasound
Maternal disorders, such as diabetes mellitus and Rh isoimmunization, may cause what during pregnancy?
polyhydramnios
Most ectopic pregnancies occur where?
within the fallopian tubes
Abnormal fertilization that lacks the female chromosome is a:
hydatidiform
The frequently malignant ____________ is a primary tumor that develops from teh chorionic portion of the products of conception
choriocarcinoma
a duct for an ova to reach the uterus
fallopian tube
Female reproductive life begins
menarche
Fertilization of ova outside teh uterus
ectopic pregnancy
final maturation of sperm occurs here
epididymis
Formation of sperm
spermatogenesis
male germ cells
spermatozoa
muscular tube passing through the inguinal canal
vas deferens
Ova mature and are expelled from the ovary
ovulation
Produces major portion of the seminal fluid
prostate gland
Secretes a thick fluid of fructose
seminal vesicles
Testes secrete a male hormone
testosterone
a __________ arises from a primitive germ cell and consists of many tissue types.
teratoma
_____ is a benign ovarian tumor
cystadenoma
___________ is a benign smooth-muscle tumor.
uterine fibroid
_________ is caused by spirochete treponema pallidum.
syphilis
__________ causes an inability to empty the bladder completely.
benign prostatic hyperplasia
Cryptorchidism
ectopic testis
__________________ is an elevated prostate-specific antigen, and a hard nodular and irregular mass on rectal exam.
carcinoma of the prostate gland
Polyhyramnios
excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid
Pyosalpinx is what?
fallopian tube filled with pus
What is a fetal implantation outside of the uterus?
ectopic pregnancy
What is a fibrocystic disease -- cysts of various sizes distributed throughout the organ.
benign breast disease
Follicular and corpus luteum are examples of......
ovarian cysts
What is a germ cell tumor of teh ovary?
dermoid cyst
What is PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes
What is the most common and widely spread venereal disease?
gonorrhea
What is the most common malignancy in women?
breast cancer
Endometrial carcinoma is what
neoplasm of the uterine body and one of the most common invasive neoplasm
What is normal appearing endometrium in sites other than normal location termed?
endometriosis
Spectrum of disease- includes hydatidiform and choriocarcinoma.
trophoblastic disease
A tumor related to chronic irritation, infection and poor hygiene is known as.
cervical carcinoma
What is testicular torsion?
twisting of the gonad on its pedicle
Define oligohydramnios
very small volume of amniotic fluid
On MRI, benign prostatic hyperplasia appears how?
homogeneous how signal on T1-weighted images
Prostate gland carcinoma impresses on the bladder as:
irregular contour with elevation
The testis normally migrate through the __________ into the scrotal sac.
inguinal canal
A compromise of circulation to teh testis with sudden onset of severe scrotal pain is
Testicular torsion
The modality of choice to demonstrate testicular tumors is
Ultrasound
Abscesses with thick irregular wall containing echoes on pelvic ultrasound images are suggestive of
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
On an abdominal x-ray, psammomatous calcificatoins appear as scattered, fine amorphous shadows (that are similar to normal soft tissue and easily missed) represent a
cystadenocarcinoma
A cyst (ovarian) that has no clincal significance and is composed of germ cells, such as skin, hair, and teeth is known as:
dermoid cyst
A poorly defined mass with irregular margins and numerous fine linear strands or spicules radiating out is indicative of:
breast cancer
A reflux of endometrial fragments backward through the fallopian tubes during menstruation, resulting in an implantation in the pelvis, is....
endometriosis
An enlarged uterus with irregular areas of low-level echoes and bizarre clusters of high-intensisty echoes is suggestive of
endometrial cancer
A benign breast disease demonstrating various sized cysts throughout the breast is
fibrocyctic disease
A condition of pregnancy primarily resulting from fetal urinary disorders, such as renal dysplasia and renal aplasia is
oligohydramnios
an enlarged uterus that does not contain a gestational sac and that is associated with fluid in the cul-de-sac is suggestive of
ectopic pregnancy
Anomalies in the reproductive organs, obstructed fallopian tubes, and production of immature ova can cause
infertility
In addition to ultrasound, what are the main radiographic studies currently used for the female reproductive system?
HSG, Mammography
Formation of sperm is termed:
spermatogenesis
What male hormone helps to regulate metabolism by promoting growth of skeletal muscles and is considered responsible for the greater degree of muscle development in men?
testosterone
Severing of the vas deferens to create sterility is termed:
vasectomy
The second most common cause of malignancy in men?
Prostate cancer
What imaging modality for demonstrating the prostate gland uses a probe inserted into the rectum?
Ultrasound
Ultrasound studies of the prostate gland cannot always determine the malignant or benign status of prostatic disease.
True or False
True
Prostatic carcinoma can often spread through the bloodstream to the bone and can sometimes cause sclerosis of an entire vertebra. This pathologic condition is known as:
Ivory Vertebrae
What screening technique is usually employed to identify the location of an undescended testicle?
Ultrasound
What is the term used to describe the twisting of te male gonad on its pedicle?
Testicular Torsion
The most common neoplasms in men between 20-35 yrs of age are tumors that tend to metastasize through the ____ system.
lymphatic system
The rupture and expulsion of the mature ovum into the pelvic cavity is termed:
ovulation
What is the name of the radiographic procedure used to demonstrate the patency or status of the fallopian tubes?
HSG
Untreated _______ can lead to cerebral cortical lesions causing mental disorders and involvement of skeletal system and affects infants born to infectious mothers.
syphilis
The most common type of germ cell tumor, often containing teeth, hair and fatty material, is called:
dermoid, teratoma
Leiomyomas, more commonly referred to as ______, are benign smooth-muscle tumors of the uterus.
fibroids
The most common malignancy among women occurs in the ________.
breast
The second most common form of cancer in women is: