Chapter 14 And 19 Test: The
Reproductive System Study Guide
Questions All Solved 2026-2027
Updated.
Which term describes a woman who has never borne a viable child? - Answer nullipara
Which term describes the surgical affixation of sagging breasts into a more elevated position? -
Answer mastopexy
What is the medical term for the decrease in the amount of testosterone in the aging male? -
Answer andropause
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis? - Answer
circumcision
What is the medical term for an involuntary spasm of the pelvic floor muscles, which closes off
the vagina? - Answer vaginismus
Which of the following options describes the spermatic cord? - Answer sac-like structure that
surrounds, protects, and supports the testicles
Which of the following is caused by a parasite? - Answer trichomoniasis
Which part of the uterus is the bulging, rounded part above the entrance to the fallopian tubes?
- Answer fundus
Which of the following options describes a vasovasostomy? - Answer a procedure performed
as an attempt to restore fertility to a male who has undergone a vasectomy
Which of the following options describes priapism? - Answer a painful and persistent erection
lasting 4 hours or more
What is the medical term for a round, firm, rubbery mass that arises from excess growth of
glandular and connective tissue in the breast? - Answer fibroadenoma
What is the medical term for an infant during the first 4 weeks after birth? - Answer neonate
, What is the medical term for a surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal
orifice to facilitate childbirth? - Answer episiotomy
A surgical puncture to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid is known as __________________. -
Answer amniocentesis
The suffix -GENESIS means _____________ in the term spermatogenesis. - Answer creation
The surgical removal of uterine fibroids is known as a/an _______________. - Answer
myomectomy
In a(n) _____________ pregnancy, the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop
somewhere outside the uterus. - Answer ectopic
The surgical removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix is known as
_______________. - Answer conization
The beginning of the menstruation is known as ______________, which occurs after maturation
that occurs during puberty. - Answer menarche
The ______________ is a retractable double-layered fold of skin and mucous membrane that
covers and protects the glans penis. - Answer foreskin
The direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes is known as
________________. - Answer hysteroscopy
The surgical removal of a testicle is known as a/an ________________. - Answer orchiectomy
The medical term for a low sperm count is _________________. - Answer oligospermia
the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding - Answer GALACT/O/-
RRHEA
the absence of sperm in the semen - Answer A/ZOO/SPERM/-IA
Mitosis - Answer cell division producing 2 somatic cells (relating to the body) with identical
chromosomes (46) as the parent cell.
Reproductive System Study Guide
Questions All Solved 2026-2027
Updated.
Which term describes a woman who has never borne a viable child? - Answer nullipara
Which term describes the surgical affixation of sagging breasts into a more elevated position? -
Answer mastopexy
What is the medical term for the decrease in the amount of testosterone in the aging male? -
Answer andropause
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis? - Answer
circumcision
What is the medical term for an involuntary spasm of the pelvic floor muscles, which closes off
the vagina? - Answer vaginismus
Which of the following options describes the spermatic cord? - Answer sac-like structure that
surrounds, protects, and supports the testicles
Which of the following is caused by a parasite? - Answer trichomoniasis
Which part of the uterus is the bulging, rounded part above the entrance to the fallopian tubes?
- Answer fundus
Which of the following options describes a vasovasostomy? - Answer a procedure performed
as an attempt to restore fertility to a male who has undergone a vasectomy
Which of the following options describes priapism? - Answer a painful and persistent erection
lasting 4 hours or more
What is the medical term for a round, firm, rubbery mass that arises from excess growth of
glandular and connective tissue in the breast? - Answer fibroadenoma
What is the medical term for an infant during the first 4 weeks after birth? - Answer neonate
, What is the medical term for a surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal
orifice to facilitate childbirth? - Answer episiotomy
A surgical puncture to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid is known as __________________. -
Answer amniocentesis
The suffix -GENESIS means _____________ in the term spermatogenesis. - Answer creation
The surgical removal of uterine fibroids is known as a/an _______________. - Answer
myomectomy
In a(n) _____________ pregnancy, the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop
somewhere outside the uterus. - Answer ectopic
The surgical removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix is known as
_______________. - Answer conization
The beginning of the menstruation is known as ______________, which occurs after maturation
that occurs during puberty. - Answer menarche
The ______________ is a retractable double-layered fold of skin and mucous membrane that
covers and protects the glans penis. - Answer foreskin
The direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes is known as
________________. - Answer hysteroscopy
The surgical removal of a testicle is known as a/an ________________. - Answer orchiectomy
The medical term for a low sperm count is _________________. - Answer oligospermia
the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding - Answer GALACT/O/-
RRHEA
the absence of sperm in the semen - Answer A/ZOO/SPERM/-IA
Mitosis - Answer cell division producing 2 somatic cells (relating to the body) with identical
chromosomes (46) as the parent cell.
