The Reproductive Systems - Quiz B
Which term describes a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by convulsions and sometimes coma?
eclampsia
Which term describes a woman who has never borne a viable child?
nullipara
Which structures are the long, narrow continuations of each epididymis?
vas deferens
Which condition is a narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis?
phimosis
Which condition is the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus?
placenta previa
Which term describes the transition phase between having regular menstrual periods and no periods at all?
perimenopause
Which term means tearing or laceration of the vaginal wall?
colporrhexis
Which term describes the structure that allows the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and child?
placenta
Which of these conditions is a yeast infection?
candidiasis
Which structure(s) catches the mature egg as it leaves the ovary?
fimbriae
Which condition is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix?
endocervicitis
Which condition is severe itching of the external female genitalia?
pruritus vulvae
During delivery, which term describes the appearance of the baby's head at the vaginal orifice?
crowning
Which term describes the condition of having the presence of blood in the seminal fluid?
hemospermia
Which condition is pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period?
dysmenorrhea
Which condition is the congenital absence of one or both testicles?
anorchism
Which term means an accumulation of pus in a fallopian tube?
pyosalpinx
Which of these highly contagious sexually transmitted diseases is caused by a virus?
genital herpes
From implantation through the 8th week of pregnancy, what term is used to describe the developing child in the uterus?
embryo
Which structure is an organ of sensitive, erectile tissue in the female?
clitoris