Question 1

The anterior fibromuscular region, or stroma,

Accepted Answer

A)  is anterior to most of the zonal anatomy. 
B)  is more clinically significant than the posterior glandular prostate. 
C)  accounts for most of the weight of the prostate. 
D)  lies adjacent to the seminal vesicles. 
A)  is anterior to most of the zonal anatomy. 
B)  is more clinically significant than the posterior glandular prostate. 
C)  accounts for most of the weight of the prostate. 
D)  lies adjacent to the seminal vesicles. A

Question 2

Which areas are posterior to the periurethral zone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Central zone, anterior fibromuscular region, and transition zone 
B)  Central zone, transition zone, and verumontanum 
C)  Central zone, peripheral zone, and verumontanum 
D)  Central zone, peripheral zone, and seminal vesicles 
A)  Central zone, anterior fibromuscular region, and transition zone 
B)  Central zone, transition zone, and verumontanum 
C)  Central zone, peripheral zone, and verumontanum 
D)  Central zone, peripheral zone, and seminal vesicles D

Question 3

Only alkaline fluid is produced by the seminal vesicles. ____

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The prostate is supported by

Accepted Answer

A)  Denonvilliers' fascia. 
B)  the seminal vesicles and ejaculatory ducts. 
C)  the symphysis pubis. 
D)  the obturator internus and levator ani muscles. 
A)  Denonvilliers' fascia. 
B)  the seminal vesicles and ejaculatory ducts. 
C)  the symphysis pubis. 
D)  the obturator internus and levator ani muscles.

Question 5

The seminal vesicles join with the ductus deferens to form the ejaculatory ducts. ____

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The peripheral zone comprises what percentage of the glandular prostate?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  5% 
C)  30% 
D)  70% 
A)  20% 
B)  5% 
C)  30% 
D)  70%

Question 7

The prostate weighs about

Accepted Answer

A)  5g 
B)  10g 
C)  20g 
D)  40g 
A)  5g 
B)  10g 
C)  20g 
D)  40g

Question 8

When imaging or describing the glandular prostate, the best technique to describe the prostate is to use

Accepted Answer

A)  regions. 
B)  zones. 
C)  anterior and posterior terminology. 
D)  medial and lateral terminology. 
A)  regions. 
B)  zones. 
C)  anterior and posterior terminology. 
D)  medial and lateral terminology.

Question 9

Alkaline, viscous fructose is produced by the prostate gland. ____

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The largest portion of the glandular prostate is the

Accepted Answer

A)  central zone. 
B)  transition zone. 
C)  periurethral zone. 
D)  peripheral zone. 
A)  central zone. 
B)  transition zone. 
C)  periurethral zone. 
D)  peripheral zone.

Question 11

The area close to the center of the prostate is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior fibromuscular region. 
B)  verumontanum. 
C)  central zone. 
D)  regional stroma. 
A)  anterior fibromuscular region. 
B)  verumontanum. 
C)  central zone. 
D)  regional stroma.

Question 12

Semen is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  60% alkaline fructose, 13% to 33% alkaline fluid, and sperm. 
B)  13% to 33% alkaline fructose, 70% alkaline fluid, and sperm. 
C)  70% alkaline fructose, 13% to 33% sperm, and acidic fluids. 
D)  60% sperm, 13% to 33% alkaline fluid, and fructose. 
A)  60% alkaline fructose, 13% to 33% alkaline fluid, and sperm. 
B)  13% to 33% alkaline fructose, 70% alkaline fluid, and sperm. 
C)  70% alkaline fructose, 13% to 33% sperm, and acidic fluids. 
D)  60% sperm, 13% to 33% alkaline fluid, and fructose.

Question 13

Which statement is NOT true about the seminal vesicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are paired glands. 
B)  They are posterior to the urinary bladder and inferior to the prostate. 
C)  Each gland empties into the distal ductus (vas) deferens. 
D)  They help form the ejaculatory duct. 
A)  They are paired glands. 
B)  They are posterior to the urinary bladder and inferior to the prostate. 
C)  Each gland empties into the distal ductus (vas) deferens. 
D)  They help form the ejaculatory duct.

Question 14

In a scan of the prostate and seminal vesicles, the prostate appears

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoechoic to the seminal vesicles. 
B)  isoechoic to the seminal vesicles. 
C)  hyperechoic to the seminal vesicles. 
D)  anechoic to the seminal vesicles. 
A)  hypoechoic to the seminal vesicles. 
B)  isoechoic to the seminal vesicles. 
C)  hyperechoic to the seminal vesicles. 
D)  anechoic to the seminal vesicles.

Question 15

When zones are compared on ultrasound, the peripheral zone may appear more echogenic than which structure(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Central zone 
B)  Transition zone 
C)  Periurethral tissues 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Central zone 
B)  Transition zone 
C)  Periurethral tissues 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

The periurethral tissues can easily be differentiated from the anterior fibromuscular stroma. ______

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Denonvilliers' fascia

Accepted Answer

A)  is an interior covering for the prostate gland. 
B)  is the external coating for the seminal vesicles. 
C)  lies between the prostate and the rectum. 
D)  lines the external wall of the urinary bladder. 
A)  is an interior covering for the prostate gland. 
B)  is the external coating for the seminal vesicles. 
C)  lies between the prostate and the rectum. 
D)  lines the external wall of the urinary bladder.

Exam 18: The Prostate Gland and Seminal Vesicles

The anterior fibromuscular region, or stroma,

Which areas are posterior to the periurethral zone?

Only alkaline fluid is produced by the seminal vesicles. ____

The prostate is supported by

The seminal vesicles join with the ductus deferens to form the ejaculatory ducts. ____

The peripheral zone comprises what percentage of the glandular prostate?

The prostate weighs about

When imaging or describing the glandular prostate, the best technique to describe the prostate is to use

Alkaline, viscous fructose is produced by the prostate gland. ____

The largest portion of the glandular prostate is the

The area close to the center of the prostate is called the

Semen is composed of

Which statement is NOT true about the seminal vesicles?

In a scan of the prostate and seminal vesicles, the prostate appears

When zones are compared on ultrasound, the peripheral zone may appear more echogenic than which structure(s)?

The periurethral tissues can easily be differentiated from the anterior fibromuscular stroma. ______

Denonvilliers' fascia

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