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The ejaculatory duct

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passes at an angle through the prostate gland

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The structure responsible for sperm production is the

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seminiferous tubules

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The enlarged tip of the penis is called the

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glans penis

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The external sac that contains the testes is called the

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scrotum

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Fluid containing sperm and secretions from the male reproductive glands is called

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semen

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The male gamete is called the

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sperm

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Which structure produces testosterone?

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testis

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Which structure stores sperm after it leaves the seminiferous tubules?

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Epididymis

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The movable hood of skin covering the glans penis is called the

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prepuce

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Which structure at the base of the bladder secretes a thin alkaline fluid that protects sperm from an acidic environment?

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prostate

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Which of the following terms refers to the prepuce?

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foreskin

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Nutrients needed for sperm viability are produced by the

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seminal vesicle

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Which structure is located within the penis?

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urethra

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The union of the vas deferens with the duct from the seminal vesicle forms the

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ejaculatory duct

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Which structure carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct?

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Vas deferens

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The CF orch/o, orchi/o, and test/o mean

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testis (plural testes)

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The CF balan/o means

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glans penis

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The CF prostat/o means

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prostate gland

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The CFs sperat/o and sperm/o mean

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spermatozoa, sperm cells

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The CF andr/o means

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male

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The CF gon/o means

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seed (ovum or spermatozoon)

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The CF olio/o means

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scanty

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The CF varic/o means

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dilated vein

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The CF vas/o means

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vessel, vas deferens; duct

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The CF vesicul/o means

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seminal vesicle

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The suffix -cide means

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killing

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The suffix -ism means

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condition

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The suffix -spadias means

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slit, fissure

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The prefix brachy- means

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short

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The prefix epi- means

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above, upon

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A deficiency in spermatozoa in semen is called

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oligospermia

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The causative organism for genital warts is

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human papillomavirus

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Hesitancy, dysuria, hematuria, and frequency are symptoms of

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prostatic carcinoma

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The malformation in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis is called

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hypospadias

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Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer may include

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gynecomastia

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Stenosis or narrowing of the preputial orifice so that the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis is called

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phimosis

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Which sexually transmitted infection is called the "silent disease" because its symptoms are commonly absent or mild?

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chlamydia

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Which sexually transmitted infection produces symptoms more commonly in females than in males?

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trichomonas

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A lack of testosterone may be responsible for

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hypogonadism

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A prolonged and often painful erection of the penis that occurs without sexual stimulation is called

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priapism

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The congenital absence of one or both testes is called

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anorchism

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Epididymitis is commonly associated with

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sexually transmitted infections

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Which condition involves swelling and distention of the veins of the spermatic cord, somewhat resembling varicose veins?

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varicocele

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Swelling or herniation of the sac surrounding the testes is called

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hydrocele

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Spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum is called

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testicular torsion

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Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with three distinct phases?

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Syphilis

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Two common symptoms of gonorrhea in males are dysuria and

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leukorrhea

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Inflammation of the seminal vesicle is called

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vesiculitis

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Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with "viral shedding"?

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genital herpes

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Which sexually transmitted infection is associated with dysuria and white discharge?

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gonorrhea

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The primary syphilitic lesion is called

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chancre

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia is commonly associated with

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aging

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Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac prior to birth is called

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cryptorchidism

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Inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis is called

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balanitis

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The inability to produce offspring is called

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sterility

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The PSA test is used as a screening test for

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prostatic cancer

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Orchiopexy may be accompanied by the surgical procedure called

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herniorrhaphy

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Which procedure is a highly reliable way to diagnose testicular cancer?

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scrotal ultrasound

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Vasectomy reversal is called

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vasovasostomy

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Which procedure involves reconstruction of the urethra to relieve pain when voiding due to a urethral stricture?

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urethroplasty

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Which test is used to verify sterilization after vasectomy?

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semen analysis

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Which screening test evaluates the pelvic area, especially for prostate abnormalities?

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digital rectal examination

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Which procedure involves removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis?

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circumcision

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Orchiopexy is usually performed

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before age 2

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Another term for orchiectomy is

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castration

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Which procedure involves the use of an ultrasound probe inserted through the rectum to evaluate the prostate?

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transrectal ultrasound

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Internal radiation therapy is also called

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brachytherapy

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Removal of the entire prostate is called

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radical prostatectomy

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Radioactive "seeds" are associated with

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brachytherapy

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which surgery is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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transurethral resection

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Adminstering antiandrogenic agents and hormones that deplete the body of testicular hormones is associated with treatment of

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prostatic cancer

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Vaccination to prevent genital warts is most effective if administered

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prior to becoming sexually active

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Removal of all or part of the seminal vesicle is called

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vesiculectomy

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An elective procedure for sterilization in males is called

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bilateral vasectomy

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What is the abbreviation for any disease transmitted through sexual activity?

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STI

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Which abbreviation refers to an organism associated with gonorrhea?

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GC

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Which class of drugs is used to increase "maleness" characteristics in hypogonadism ?

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androgens

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Which class of drugs is used to treat recurrent herpes?

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antivirals

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Which class of drugs should not be used by patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension?

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anti-impotence agents

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Which abbreviation refers to a tumor marker for prostatic disorders?

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PSA

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Which drug treats viral disorders by inhibiting their development?

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Zovirax

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Which abbreviation refers to difficulty passing urine due to obstruction at the base of the bladder?

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BNO

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Chlamydia is considered a(n)

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STI

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Which drug is prescribed to promote masculine growth and development during puberty?

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androderm

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TRUE OR FALSE

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...

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Priapism is associated with sickle cell disease or spinal cord injury

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True

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Hypergonadism is a decrease or lack of hormones produced by the gonads

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False

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Prostate cancer is associated with mean older than age 60 years

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True

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Genital herpes is associated with a phenomenon called "viral shedding"

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True

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A chancre is an ulcerated sore that develops where the syphilis organism enters the body

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True

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Chlamydia is also called the "silent disease" because symptoms are commonly mild or absent

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True

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Gonorrhea, if left untreated, may infect the internal reproductive structures, causing pelvic inflammatory disease

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True

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Epispadias is a condition where the urethra opens on the underside of the penis

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False

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The surgical resuspension of the testes in the scrotum for cryptorchidism is called orchiopexy

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True

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External beam radiation is also called teletherapy

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True

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Prostate cancers are staged and graded to determine metastatic potential, response to treatment, and appropriate forms of therapy

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True

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The application of extreme cold to destroy tissue is called electrodesiccation

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False

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The surgical instrument used in transurethral resection of the prostate is the cystoscope

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False

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Urethrorrhaphy is a procedure used to relieve stricture or narrowing of the urethra

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False

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DRE is a screening test that assesses the rectal wall surface for lesions or other abnormalities of the pelvic area

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True

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In EBT, the radiation source is "radioactive seeds" placed within the tissues

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False

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PSA is a screening test for sexually transmitted diseases

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False

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Androgens are used to correct hormone deficiency in hypogonadism and treat delayed puberty

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True

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Viagra is contraindicated in patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension

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True

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MATCHING

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...

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Testis (plural: testes)

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orchi/o

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gonads, sex glands

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gonad/o

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glans penis

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balan/o

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scanty

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olig/o

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epididymis

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epididym/o

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hidden

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crypt/o

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seminal vesicle

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vesicul/o

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vessel; vas deferens; duct

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vas/o

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seed (ovum or spermatozoon)

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gon/o

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dilated vein

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varic/o

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spermatozoa, sperm cells

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sperm/o

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male

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andr/o

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prostate

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prostat/o

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perineum (area between the scrotum [or vulva in the female] and anus)

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perine/o

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routine measure performed by the patient to identify changes in the testes

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testicular self-examination

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condition found commonly in males between ages 14 and 35 and usually associated with sexually transmitted infections

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epididymitis

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abnormal, fluid-filled sac that develops in the epididymis

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spermatocele

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enlargement of breast tissue in the male

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gynecomastia

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stenosis of the foreskin so that it cannot retract over the glans penis

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phimosis

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spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum

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testicular torsion

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swelling and distention of the veins of the spermatic cord

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varicocele

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inability to produce offspring

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sterility

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surgical repair of the urethra to relieve urethral stricture

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urethroplasty

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imaging procedure that produces images of the prostate using high-frequency sound waves

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prostate ultrasound

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chronic inflammation of the prostate

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prostatitis

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absence of one or both testes

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anorchidism

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sexually transmitted infection characterized by balanorrhea

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gonorrhea

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technical name for a genital wart

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condyloma

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internal radiation therapy

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brachytherapy

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application of extreme cold in the treatment of disease

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cryotherapy

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surgical excision of the testicles

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castration

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inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis

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balanitis

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congenital abnormality in which the urethra is on the underside of the penis

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hypospadias

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painful swelling of one or both testes, commonly associated with mumps that develop after puberty

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orchitis

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removal of the foreskin covering the glans penis

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circumcision

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treatment that uses external beam radiation

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teletherapy

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test that evaluates fertility or verifies sterilization after vasectomy

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semen analysis

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blood test that detects prostatic disorders, especially cancer of prostate

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prostate-specific antigen

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vasectomy reversal surgery

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vasovasostomy

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removal of the epididymis

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epididymectomy

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SENTENCE COMPLETION

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...

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Use balan/o to build a word that means surgical repair of the glans penis

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balanoplasty

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Use andr/o to build a word that means forming, producing male(ness)

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androgen

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Use epididym/o to build a word that means process of recording (x-ray) the epididymis

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epididymography

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Use gonad/o to build a word that means disease of the gonads

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gonadopathy

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Use prostat/o to build a word that means enlargement of the prostate

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prostatomegaly

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Use sperm/i to build a word that means (agent for) killing sperm

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spermicide

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Use varic/o to build a word that means hernia or swelling of a dilated vein

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varicocele

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Use orch/o to build a word that means inflammation of the testes

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orchitis

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Use orchid/o to build a word that means prolapse or downward displacement of the testes

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orchidoptosis

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Use balan/o to build a word that means plastic surgery of the glans penis

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balanoplasty

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Build a word that means discharge or flow of spermatozoa or sperm cells

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spermatorrhea

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Build a word that means excision of the vas deferens

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vasectomy

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Build a word that means forming an opening (mouth) in the vas deferens

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vasostomy

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Build a word that means inflammation of the seminal vesicle

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vesiculitis

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Build a word that means flow or discharge of seed

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gonorrhea

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Build a word that means stone in the prostate

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prostatolith

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Build a word that means scanty sperm (production)

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oligospermia

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Build a word that means excision of a gonad

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gonadectomy

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Build a word that means inflammation of the epididymis

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epididymitis

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Build a word that means suture of the perineum

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perineorrhaphy

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Build a word that means incision of the prostate (to remove a) stone

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prostatolithotomy

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Build a word that means inflammation of the testes

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orchitis

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Build a word that means surgical repair of the scrotum

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scrotoplasty

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Build a word that means inflammation of the glans penis

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balanitis

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Build a word that means swelling of a dilated vein

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varicocele

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Build a word that means record or writing (x-ray) of the seminal vesicle

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vesiculogram

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