Question 1

A man is experiencing a bump in his scrotum. This happened while he was lifting heavy boxes. Which of the following conditions is he most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrocele 
B)  Prostate cancer 
C)  Inguinal hernia 
D)  Scrotal hernia

Question 2

Ovulation typically produces just one egg per cycle. Why does ejaculate contain more than just one sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  To increase chances of reaching the ovum and to work together to achieve fertilization through combined enzyme production 
B)  To stimulate ovulation for future egg production 
C)  To make up the bulk of the semen 
D)  To store excess sperm in the female body, facilitating fertility in case sexual contact does not occur before the next cycle

Question 3

What term refers to the enlargement of the breasts in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Areolitis 
B)  Gynecomastia 
C)  Andropause 
D)  Hydrocele deficiency

Question 4

What happens to faulty sperm and sperm that are not ejaculated?

Accepted Answer

A)  They result in severe pain for the man. 
B)  They are reabsorbed into the body. 
C)  They reduce sexual arousal. 
D)  They cause temporary infertility.

Question 5

According to an evolutionary scientist, what characteristic of the penis would serve an important function related to sperm competition (when the sperm of two or more men is present in the female reproductive tract)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The force of ejaculation 
B)  Sperm count 
C)  Coronal ridge 
D)  Penis size

Question 6

Describe how and why the scrotum works to regulate temperature for the testicles.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Alex, a 20-year-old college student, took some of his father's Viagra with hopes of enhancing his sexual performance with his partner. Alex experienced an abnormally prolonged and painful erection which required a trip to the ER. What condition did Alex have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Priapism 
B)  Testicular torsion 
C)  Cryptorchidism 
D)  Peyronie's disease

Question 8

What is the most common cause of gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birth defects 
B)  Prenatal drug exposure 
C)  Hormonal issues 
D)  Aging

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding benign prostatic hypertrophy is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more likely to affect the testes than the prostate. 
B)  In most cases it is quite serious and causes many problems. 
C)  It is a condition in which the prostate enlarges with age. 
D)  It is most common among men ages 25 to 40.

Question 10

What term refers to the decrease of blood testosterone concentrations as a male ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gynecomastia 
B)  Priapism 
C)  Andropause 
D)  Cryptorchidism

Question 11

Which man is most likely to develop prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  John, a 55-year old Black man 
B)  Dan, a 55-year old White man 
C)  Thao, a 40-year old Asian man 
D)  Deon, a 25-year old Black man

Question 12

What is found to detect more than 50% of cases of prostate cancer in its early stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectal exam 
B)  Prostate self-exam 
C)  Ultrasound 
D)  Hormone testing

Question 13

What does the term spermatogenesis refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  The production of sperm 
B)  The production of semen 
C)  The process of converting sperm to semen 
D)  The process of converting testosterone to sperm

Question 14

What does your text cite as a potential factor for why breast cancer has a higher mortality rate in men than women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less is known about how to treat breast cancer in men. 
B)  Breast cancer is more common in White men and Black women. Since there are more White men in the population, it skews the statistics. 
C)  It is often diagnosed later in men than in women. 
D)  Men are more likely to develop a more deadly strain of breast cancer.

Question 15

If the semen of a man has a bitter taste, one could suspect that he:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is old. 
B)  Is infertile. 
C)  Is a vegetarian. 
D)  Is a coffee drinker.

Question 16

If the penis curves to the left or right or points downward during an erection, the person should report this to his doctor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement regarding male circumcision is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health care providers recommend routine circumcision for male babies born in the United States. 
B)  Circumcision has been related to higher rates of cancer of the penis. 
C)  Circumcision is mainly practiced for religious and cultural reasons. 
D)  Mothers are more likely to believe that leaving the foreskin intact will create a more masculine look.

Question 18

What type of stimulation causes erections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olfactory (smells) 
B)  Cognitive (thoughts) 
C)  Auditory (sounds) 
D)  All of these

Question 19

What symptoms could a man expect related to andropause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mood fluctuations 
B)  Reduced testosterone production 
C)  Thinner ejaculate 
D)  All of these

Question 20

Wayne is 50 years old and has recently developed a painful curvature of his penis making penetration impossible. What would be a likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer