Exam 11: Diseases and Disorders of the Reproductive System

Starting in their _____, women are strongly urged to examine their breasts monthly for signs of cancer.

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes _____ virus.

Once the ovum has been released, the empty follicle is converted into the corpus _____.

_____ is known as a "silent" sexually transmitted infectious disease because the majority of infected people are asymptomatic.

The etiology of endometrial cancer is idiopathic.

In older men, a common problem is enlargement of the prostate gland, known as benign prostatic _____.

Treatment for breast cysts my include oral contraceptives.

Estrogen and progesterone secreted by the _____ drive the menstrual cycle.

The pH of vaginal secretions become more acidic, making older women more susceptible to vaginal infections.

_____ is a condition in which endometrial tissue from the uterus becomes embedded outside the uterus.

Fingerlike projections at the outer ends of the fallopian tubes, called _____, propel the ova into the tube.

Approximately _____ of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary.

Breast cancer is found mostly in women, but men can get breast cancer.

Women who smoke are twice as likely as nonsmokers to get cervical cancer.

Ectopic pregnancy may be difficult to diagnose because signs and symptoms may mirror _____.

Prevention of cervical cancer includes regular Pap tests.

Epididymitis occurs in 20% to 35% of men with mumps.

The most common PID symptom is vaginal discharge.

The etiology of trichomoniasis is the _____ Trichomonas vaginalis.

The _____ secrete a clear fluid that serves as a lubricant for sexual intercourse and neutralizes the acidity of residual urine in the urethra.