Question 1

Describe the structure and function of the prostate gland.

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The prostate lies below the bladder and ...

Question 2

Which of the following is true of a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It leaves women "masculinized," with a beard and a deep voice.
B)  It is the standard treatment for women with endometrial cancer.
C)  It prevents a woman from enjoying,or even having,sex.
D)  It is the surgical removal of the ovaries,while keeping the uterus intact.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The prostate:

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A)  is fairly large at birth but shrinks markedly during puberty.
B)  secretes a milky alkaline fluid that is part of the ejaculate.
C)  cannot be felt in a rectal examination.
D)  is composed entirely of glandular tissue.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

One of the main functions of the _____ is the production of the female reproductive cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  hymen
B)  breasts
C)  vagina
D)  ovariesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In human females,urine passes through the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  clitoris
B)  vagina
C)  perineum
D)  urethraE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following terms refers to the external genitals of the female?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clitoris
B)  Uterus
C)  Vagina
D)  VulvaE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the labia?

Accepted Answer

A)  The labia majora are hairless folds of skin.
B)  The labia minora are covered with pubic hair.
C)  The clitoral hood is formed by the labia majora.
D)  The Bartholin glands lie inside the labia minora.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The "bulbourethral glands" are also called the _____ glands.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tyson's
B)  Skene's
C)  Cowper's
D)  BartholinE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following procedures results in the excretion of urine at the base rather than at the tip of the penis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subincision
B)  Supercision
C)  Excision
D)  InfibulationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Describe the similarities between the clitoris and the penis.

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The female clitoris is homologous to the...

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its entrance is wide but it gradually narrows.
B)  It is also known as the mons veneris.
C)  It serves no known reproductive function.
D)  It is the shape and size of an upside-down pear.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The vaginal opening is sometimes called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fourchette
B)  perineum
C)  introitus
D)  mons pubisE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Early symptoms of _____ cancer are frequent urination especially at night,difficulty in urination,and difficulty emptying the bladder.

Accepted Answer

A)  testicular
B)  prostate
C)  uterine
D)  penileE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is true of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast cancer is seldom due to genetic factors.
B)  Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer.
C)  Breast cancer is the least common form of cancer in women.
D)  Abortion increases the risk of breast cancer.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The nerve supply of the vagina is:

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A)  evenly distributed throughout its length.
B)  concentrated in the upper third around the cervix.
C)  scant,if not nonexistent.
D)  concentrated in the lower third near the introitus.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What is male circumcision? Why is it practiced and what are its advantages?

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Circumcision is the surgical removal of ...

Question 17

The clitoris comprises the:

Accepted Answer

A)  labia minora and labia majorA.
B)  fourchette and perineum.
C)  shaft and glans.
D)  urethra and introitus.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

How are the uterus,the fallopian tubes,and the ovaries related?

Accepted Answer

The uterus,the fallopian tubes,and the o...

Question 19

Which of the following is true of the biological makeup and functioning of the penis in human males?

Accepted Answer

A)  The human penis contains a bone which aids in erection.
B)  The foreskin of the human penis is not retractable.
C)  The flaccid state of a penis is known as tumescence.
D)  The erection of a penis results purely from blood flow.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

During erection,the _____ can be seen as a raised column on the lower side of the penis.

Accepted Answer

A)  fourchette
B)  corpus spongiosum
C)  vas deferens
D)  perineumE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 4: Sexual Anatomy

Which of the following is true of the uterus?

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The prostate:

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Describe the structure and function of the prostate gland.

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Which of the following is true of the labia?

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Which of the following terms refers to the external genitals of the female?

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The vaginal opening is sometimes called the _____.

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What is male circumcision? Why is it practiced and what are its advantages?

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How are the uterus,the fallopian tubes,and the ovaries related?

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Which of the following is true of a hysterectomy?

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During erection,the _____ can be seen as a raised column on the lower side of the penis.

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In human females,urine passes through the _____.

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The clitoris comprises the:

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The nerve supply of the vagina is:

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Which of the following is true of breast cancer?

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One of the main functions of the _____ is the production of the female reproductive cells.

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The "bulbourethral glands" are also called the _____ glands.

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Which of the following is true of the biological makeup and functioning of the penis in human males?

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Early symptoms of _____ cancer are frequent urination especially at night,difficulty in urination,and difficulty emptying the bladder.

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Describe the similarities between the clitoris and the penis.

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Which of the following procedures results in the excretion of urine at the base rather than at the tip of the penis?

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