APEA Pathophysiology Final –
Updated 2026 Exam Questions and
Answers
The fascia layer of the male anatomy that the anterior two-thirds of the testicle is:
the spermatic cord.
the tunica vaginalis.
the epididymis.
the vas deferens.
the tunica vaginalis.
A noncommunicating hydrocele is NOT caused by:
genetics.
infection.
injury.
blockage of the spermatic cord.
genetics.
The function of the vas deferens is to:
secrete prostate fluid and transport it to the urethra during ejaculation.
prevent compression of the urethra during erection.
produce sperm and androgens.
transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.
transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.
Alpha blockers are recommended in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia because they:
reduce inflammation in the prostate.
decrease the size of the prostate.
cause a dysregulation of growth hormone.
relax the smooth muscle of the prostate.
relax the smooth muscle of the prostate.
Which of the following statements describes the pathology of priapism?
It is caused by increased venous blood flow to the penis.
It results from a failure of venous outflow from the penis.
It results from a contraction of the intracavernous smooth muscle.
It results from blockage of the spermatic cord.
,It results from a failure of venous outflow from the penis.
Which mens health disorder leads to irreversible damage if it is not treated immediately?
Epididymitis
BPH
Testicular torsion
Gonorrhea
Testicular torsion
Within what time frame should a patient with testicular torsion be treated?
6-12 hours
8-16 hours
10-24 hours
24-36 hours
6-12 hours
The gonad that is responsible for production of sperm and androgens is the:
testicle.
tunica vaginalis.
epididymis.
von deferens
testicle.
A collection of abnormally large dilated veins in the scrotum is a:
hydrocele.
inguinal hernia.
varicocele.
spermatocele.
varicocele.
Which one of the following is NOT a cause of subacute epididymitis?
Urinary tract infection
Direct trauma
Extreme physical exertion
Sexual activity
Urinary tract infection
A congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is located ventrally is:
hypospadias.
hydrocele.
epididymitis.
ambiguous genitalia.
hypospadias.
, Inflammation of the testicles caused by movement of bacterial pathogens from the urethra or
prostate is:
epididymitis.
testicular torsion.
orchitis.
epididymal tumor.
epididymitis.
The cremasteric reflex assesses a 6-month-old patient for:
retractile testicles.
testicular torsion.
hydrocele.
cryptorchidism.
retractile testicles.
A 10-year-old boy reports sudden onset of left testicular pain and the NP suspects torsion of the:
appendix epididymis.
appendix testis.
scrotum.
tunica vaginalis.
appendix testis.
The assessment that is performed to determine a varicocele is the:
Phalen's sign.
Valsalva maneuver.
cremasteric reflex.
Allen's test.
Valsalva maneuver.
The most common pathogen responsible for epididymitis in men younger than age 35 years is:
Haemophilus influenza.
Chlamydia trachomatis.
Staphylococcus aureus.
Candida albicans.
Chlamydia trachomatis.
Inflammation of the foreskin and glans is called:
hydrocele.
Epididymitis.
balanoposthitis.
paraphimosis.
balanoposthitis.
Updated 2026 Exam Questions and
Answers
The fascia layer of the male anatomy that the anterior two-thirds of the testicle is:
the spermatic cord.
the tunica vaginalis.
the epididymis.
the vas deferens.
the tunica vaginalis.
A noncommunicating hydrocele is NOT caused by:
genetics.
infection.
injury.
blockage of the spermatic cord.
genetics.
The function of the vas deferens is to:
secrete prostate fluid and transport it to the urethra during ejaculation.
prevent compression of the urethra during erection.
produce sperm and androgens.
transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.
transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.
Alpha blockers are recommended in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia because they:
reduce inflammation in the prostate.
decrease the size of the prostate.
cause a dysregulation of growth hormone.
relax the smooth muscle of the prostate.
relax the smooth muscle of the prostate.
Which of the following statements describes the pathology of priapism?
It is caused by increased venous blood flow to the penis.
It results from a failure of venous outflow from the penis.
It results from a contraction of the intracavernous smooth muscle.
It results from blockage of the spermatic cord.
,It results from a failure of venous outflow from the penis.
Which mens health disorder leads to irreversible damage if it is not treated immediately?
Epididymitis
BPH
Testicular torsion
Gonorrhea
Testicular torsion
Within what time frame should a patient with testicular torsion be treated?
6-12 hours
8-16 hours
10-24 hours
24-36 hours
6-12 hours
The gonad that is responsible for production of sperm and androgens is the:
testicle.
tunica vaginalis.
epididymis.
von deferens
testicle.
A collection of abnormally large dilated veins in the scrotum is a:
hydrocele.
inguinal hernia.
varicocele.
spermatocele.
varicocele.
Which one of the following is NOT a cause of subacute epididymitis?
Urinary tract infection
Direct trauma
Extreme physical exertion
Sexual activity
Urinary tract infection
A congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is located ventrally is:
hypospadias.
hydrocele.
epididymitis.
ambiguous genitalia.
hypospadias.
, Inflammation of the testicles caused by movement of bacterial pathogens from the urethra or
prostate is:
epididymitis.
testicular torsion.
orchitis.
epididymal tumor.
epididymitis.
The cremasteric reflex assesses a 6-month-old patient for:
retractile testicles.
testicular torsion.
hydrocele.
cryptorchidism.
retractile testicles.
A 10-year-old boy reports sudden onset of left testicular pain and the NP suspects torsion of the:
appendix epididymis.
appendix testis.
scrotum.
tunica vaginalis.
appendix testis.
The assessment that is performed to determine a varicocele is the:
Phalen's sign.
Valsalva maneuver.
cremasteric reflex.
Allen's test.
Valsalva maneuver.
The most common pathogen responsible for epididymitis in men younger than age 35 years is:
Haemophilus influenza.
Chlamydia trachomatis.
Staphylococcus aureus.
Candida albicans.
Chlamydia trachomatis.
Inflammation of the foreskin and glans is called:
hydrocele.
Epididymitis.
balanoposthitis.
paraphimosis.
balanoposthitis.
