An Introduction to Human Disease, Seventh Edition

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Please read each question and select your answer from the choices provided. You must complete all of the questions in order to view your results. At the end of each exam, you have the option to e-mail your results to your instructor.

1: Another term for testes is testicles.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

2: The interstitial or Leydig cells of the testes produce:
	A: adrenaline
	B: testosterone
	C: estrogen
	D: sperm

3: Gonorrhea and Nongonococcal Urethritis, if left untreated, can cause:
	A: Inflamation of the anterior urethera
	B: Infection of the prostate
	C: Scarring of the urethera
	D: Obstruction of the vasa deferentia
	E: All of the Above

4: Chronic prostatitis is an inflamation of the prostate gland that frequently causes:
	A: Renal failure
	B: Death
	C: Impotence
	D: Painful swelling
	E: None of the Above

5: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is frequently treated through all of the following EXCEPT:
	A: oral medications
	B: radio waves
	C: surgical reducation
	D: acupuncture
	E: lasers

6: One disadvantage of the TURP, or "Reaming Out" procedure for treating an enlarged prostate is:
	A: increased risk of cancer
	B: possibility of incomplete healing
	C: relapse of enlargement following surgery
	D: invasiveness

7: Carcinoma of the prostate is a cancer that first appears in the same group of glands that can cause benign prostatic hyperplasia.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

8: Radical prostatectomy to treat carcinoma of the prostate:
	A: Is not the only treatment option available
	B: Will not significantly improve the survival rate for many patients
	C: Causes impotence
	D: All of the above

9: All of the following health problems are associated with cryptorchidism EXCEPT:
	A: Impotency
	B: Testicular Carcinoma
	C: Decreased sperm production
	D: Decreased testosterone production

10: Symptoms of testicular torsion include:
	A: Engorgement of the testis
	B: Hemorrhagic infarction of the testis
	C: Swelling
	D: Severe pain
	E: All of the above

11: Hydrocele is an acutely painful condition that is usually associated with severe symptoms and must be surgically treated as quickly as possible.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

12: Varicocele can cause discomfort and may eventually lead to impotence.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

13: Erectile Dysfunction can be caused by:
	A: Low testosterone levels
	B: Nerve damage
	C: Impaired blood supply
	D: Stress and emotional factors
	E: All of the above

14: Phosphodiesterase drugs work by:
	A: Stimulating the production of testosterone
	B: Inhibiting certain enzymes that break down cGMP
	C: Raising blood pressure
	D: Eliminating sources of stress

15: Testicular tumors will often produce hormones found in pregnant women.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

16: Carcinoma of the penis can be largely prevented through:
	A: Castration
	B: Circumcision
	C: Herbal therapy
	D: Abstinence

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