PATHO 3505 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTION BY
TUTORS LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
.
,1. The testes are located outside of the abdominal cavity in the scrotum in order to CORRECT ANSWER
a. Control the temperature necessary for spermatogenesis
b. To review this information, see p. 517 in your text and the Structure and Function of the Male Reproductive
System topic in Lesson 1 of this module.
c. Protect the testes from internal infections
d. Ensure physical separation from organs of the urinary system
Stabilize the blood flow to the testes CORRECT ANSWER a. Control the temperature necessary for spermatogenesis
2. A congenital abnormality of the penis in which the urethral opening is on the ventral surface of the penis is
called CORRECT ANSWER
Epispadias Endospadias
Introspadias
Hypospadias CORRECT ANSWER Hypospadias
3. A disorder in which there is a dilated vein in the spermatic cord that permits a backflow of blood and increased
pressure is referred to as CORRECT ANSWER Cryptorchidism
A varicocele A
hydrocele
A hernia CORRECT ANSWER A varicocele
4. Category 4 prostatitis refers to a condition that is marked by CORRECT ANSWER
An asymptomatic inflammation
A chronic bacterial infection Incorrect A nonbacterial
infection
An acute bacterial infection CORRECT ANSWER An asymptomatic inflammation
5. The most common solid tumor in young men is a result of CORRECT ANSWER
Cancer of the urinary bladder
Cancer of the testis Cancer
of the penis
Cancer of the urethra CORRECT ANSWER Cancer of the testis
6. The actual site of fertilization in a normal pregnancy is the CORRECT ANSWER
Fallopian tubes
Ovaries
Horns of the uterus Cervix
CORRECT ANSWER Fallopian
tubes
,7. The hormone that is responsible for triggering the release of an ovum is CORRECT ANSWER Luteinizing
hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone Ovum-releasing
hormone Progesterone CORRECT ANSWER
Luteinizing hormone
8. A uterus that is lipped backward and may be excessively curved or bent is referred to as CORRECT
ANSWER
A prolapsed uterus An
anteverted uterus A flexed
uterus
A retroverted uterus CORRECT ANSWER A retroverted uterus
9. The absence of menstruation that may be caused by any number of fac- tors—including a genetic disorder, a
congenital defect, or problems with the central nervous system—is referred to as CORRECT ANSWER
Amenorrhea Premenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Nonmenorrhea CORRECT ANSWER Amenorrhea
10. The presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus on structures such as the ovaries, ligaments, or
colon is referred to as CORRECT ANSWER
Ectopic ovaries
Mastitis Endometriosis
Dyspareunia CORRECT ANSWER Endometriosis
11. Among the different types of breast carcinomas, most arise from the CORRECT ANSWER Adipose
tissue Incorrect
Underlying muscles Ductal
epithelium
Underlying connective tissue CORRECT ANSWER Ductal epithelium
12. A major contributing factor to the development of carcinoma of the uterus is CORRECT ANSWER
A bacterial or viral infection Excessive estrogen
stimulation
Complications following surgery or trauma
Extremely low levels of progesterone CORRECT ANSWER Excessive estrogen stimulation
13. A couple is generally considered infertile after CORRECT ANSWER
a. Diagnosis of low male sperm count by a physician
, b. Inability to produce a pregnancy after 75 incidents of unprotected inter- course
c. Diagnosis of structural abnormalities in either partner
d. Failure to produce a pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse CORRECT ANSWER Fail- ure to
produce a pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse
14. The causative agent for syphilis is Treponema pallidum, which is CORRECT ANSWER
- An opportunistic fungus
- A single-stranded RNA virus
- An anaerobic spirocheteis
- A gram-positive diplococcus CORRECT ANSWER An anaerobic spirocheteis
15. Genital herpes is generally caused by CORRECT ANSWER
- The HSV-2 virus
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Candida albicans
- A parasitic protozoan CORRECT ANSWER The HSV-2 virus
16. The protozoan infection, trichomoniasis, can be subclinical in women but may flare up when CORRECT
ANSWER
She has been diagnosed with acute hypertension She changes from a high-
protein to a low-protein diet The bacterial balance in her vagina changes
The pH of her blood or urine changes significantly CORRECT ANSWER The bacterial balance in her vagina changes
17. The study of the physiologic (functional) changes as a result of a disease process is CORRECT ANSWER
Pathophysiology
Pathology Epidemiology
Etiology CORRECT ANSWER Pathophysiology
18. The maintaining of a relatively stable internal environment by the body is called CORRECT ANSWER
Physiology Osmotic
balance Immunity
Homeostasis CORRECT ANSWER Homeostasis
19. indicate(s) a high risk for the development of a certain disease or
condition but not the certain development of the disease.
FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTION BY
TUTORS LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
.
,1. The testes are located outside of the abdominal cavity in the scrotum in order to CORRECT ANSWER
a. Control the temperature necessary for spermatogenesis
b. To review this information, see p. 517 in your text and the Structure and Function of the Male Reproductive
System topic in Lesson 1 of this module.
c. Protect the testes from internal infections
d. Ensure physical separation from organs of the urinary system
Stabilize the blood flow to the testes CORRECT ANSWER a. Control the temperature necessary for spermatogenesis
2. A congenital abnormality of the penis in which the urethral opening is on the ventral surface of the penis is
called CORRECT ANSWER
Epispadias Endospadias
Introspadias
Hypospadias CORRECT ANSWER Hypospadias
3. A disorder in which there is a dilated vein in the spermatic cord that permits a backflow of blood and increased
pressure is referred to as CORRECT ANSWER Cryptorchidism
A varicocele A
hydrocele
A hernia CORRECT ANSWER A varicocele
4. Category 4 prostatitis refers to a condition that is marked by CORRECT ANSWER
An asymptomatic inflammation
A chronic bacterial infection Incorrect A nonbacterial
infection
An acute bacterial infection CORRECT ANSWER An asymptomatic inflammation
5. The most common solid tumor in young men is a result of CORRECT ANSWER
Cancer of the urinary bladder
Cancer of the testis Cancer
of the penis
Cancer of the urethra CORRECT ANSWER Cancer of the testis
6. The actual site of fertilization in a normal pregnancy is the CORRECT ANSWER
Fallopian tubes
Ovaries
Horns of the uterus Cervix
CORRECT ANSWER Fallopian
tubes
,7. The hormone that is responsible for triggering the release of an ovum is CORRECT ANSWER Luteinizing
hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone Ovum-releasing
hormone Progesterone CORRECT ANSWER
Luteinizing hormone
8. A uterus that is lipped backward and may be excessively curved or bent is referred to as CORRECT
ANSWER
A prolapsed uterus An
anteverted uterus A flexed
uterus
A retroverted uterus CORRECT ANSWER A retroverted uterus
9. The absence of menstruation that may be caused by any number of fac- tors—including a genetic disorder, a
congenital defect, or problems with the central nervous system—is referred to as CORRECT ANSWER
Amenorrhea Premenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Nonmenorrhea CORRECT ANSWER Amenorrhea
10. The presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus on structures such as the ovaries, ligaments, or
colon is referred to as CORRECT ANSWER
Ectopic ovaries
Mastitis Endometriosis
Dyspareunia CORRECT ANSWER Endometriosis
11. Among the different types of breast carcinomas, most arise from the CORRECT ANSWER Adipose
tissue Incorrect
Underlying muscles Ductal
epithelium
Underlying connective tissue CORRECT ANSWER Ductal epithelium
12. A major contributing factor to the development of carcinoma of the uterus is CORRECT ANSWER
A bacterial or viral infection Excessive estrogen
stimulation
Complications following surgery or trauma
Extremely low levels of progesterone CORRECT ANSWER Excessive estrogen stimulation
13. A couple is generally considered infertile after CORRECT ANSWER
a. Diagnosis of low male sperm count by a physician
, b. Inability to produce a pregnancy after 75 incidents of unprotected inter- course
c. Diagnosis of structural abnormalities in either partner
d. Failure to produce a pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse CORRECT ANSWER Fail- ure to
produce a pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse
14. The causative agent for syphilis is Treponema pallidum, which is CORRECT ANSWER
- An opportunistic fungus
- A single-stranded RNA virus
- An anaerobic spirocheteis
- A gram-positive diplococcus CORRECT ANSWER An anaerobic spirocheteis
15. Genital herpes is generally caused by CORRECT ANSWER
- The HSV-2 virus
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Candida albicans
- A parasitic protozoan CORRECT ANSWER The HSV-2 virus
16. The protozoan infection, trichomoniasis, can be subclinical in women but may flare up when CORRECT
ANSWER
She has been diagnosed with acute hypertension She changes from a high-
protein to a low-protein diet The bacterial balance in her vagina changes
The pH of her blood or urine changes significantly CORRECT ANSWER The bacterial balance in her vagina changes
17. The study of the physiologic (functional) changes as a result of a disease process is CORRECT ANSWER
Pathophysiology
Pathology Epidemiology
Etiology CORRECT ANSWER Pathophysiology
18. The maintaining of a relatively stable internal environment by the body is called CORRECT ANSWER
Physiology Osmotic
balance Immunity
Homeostasis CORRECT ANSWER Homeostasis
19. indicate(s) a high risk for the development of a certain disease or
condition but not the certain development of the disease.
