DC: PATHO 3505 Pathophysiology Final
Exam Review Questions with Correct
Answers 2026-2027
The testes are located outside of the abdominal cavity in the scrotum in order to:
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 Ma
le 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
A congenital abnormality of the penis in which the urethral opening is on the ventral surface o
f the penis is called:
Epispadias
Endospadias
Introspadias
Hypospadias - CORRECT ANSWER -Hypospadias
A disorder in which there is a dilated vein in the spermatic cord that permits a backflow of blo
od and increased pressure is referred to as:
Cryptorchidism
A varicocele
A hydrocele
A hernia - CORRECT ANSWER -A varicocele
,Category 4 prostatitis refers to a condition that is marked by:
An asymptomatic inflammation
A chronic bacterial infection Incorrect
A nonbacterial infection
An acute bacterial infection - CORRECT ANSWER -An asymptomatic inflammation
The most common solid tumor in young men is a result of:
Cancer of the urinary bladder
Cancer of the testis
Cancer of the penis
Cancer of the urethra - CORRECT ANSWER -Cancer of the testis
The actual site of fertilization in a normal pregnancy is the:
Fallopian tubes
Ovaries
Horns of the uterus
Cervix - CORRECT ANSWER -Fallopian tubes
The hormone that is responsible for triggering the release of an ovum is:
Luteinizing hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Ovum-releasing hormone
Progesterone - CORRECT ANSWER -Luteinizing hormone
A uterus that is lipped backward and may be excessively curved or bent is referred to as:
,A prolapsed uterus
An anteverted uterus
A flexed uterus
A retroverted uterus - CORRECT ANSWER -A retroverted uterus
The absence of menstruation that may be caused by any number of factors—
including a genetic disorder, a congenital defect, or problems with the central nervous system
—is referred to as:
Amenorrhea
Premenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Nonmenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER -Amenorrhea
The presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus on structures such as the ovaries, lig
aments, or colon is referred to as:
Ectopic ovaries
Mastitis
Endometriosis
Dyspareunia - CORRECT ANSWER -Endometriosis
Among the different types of breast carcinomas, most arise from the:
Adipose tissue Incorrect
Underlying muscles
Ductal epithelium
Underlying connective tissue - CORRECT ANSWER -Ductal epithelium
A major contributing factor to the development of carcinoma of the uterus is:
, A bacterial or viral infection
Excessive estrogen stimulation
Complications following surgery or trauma
Extremely low levels of progesterone - CORRECT ANSWER -Excessive estrogen stimulation
A couple is generally considered infertile after:
a. Diagnosis of low male sperm count by a physician
b. Inability to produce a pregnancy after 75 incidents of unprotected intercourse
c. Diagnosis of structural abnormalities in either partner
d. Failure to produce a pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse -
CORRECT ANSWER -Failure to produce a pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse
The causative agent for syphilis is Treponema pallidum, which is:
- An opportunistic fungus
- A single-stranded RNA virus
- An anaerobic spirocheteis
- A gram-positive diplococcus - CORRECT ANSWER -An anaerobic spirocheteis
Genital herpes is generally caused by:
- The HSV-2 virus
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Candida albicans
- A parasitic protozoan - CORRECT ANSWER -The HSV-2 virus
The protozoan infection, trichomoniasis, can be subclinical in women but may flare up when:
Exam Review Questions with Correct
Answers 2026-2027
The testes are located outside of the abdominal cavity in the scrotum in order to:
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 Ma
le 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
A congenital abnormality of the penis in which the urethral opening is on the ventral surface o
f the penis is called:
Epispadias
Endospadias
Introspadias
Hypospadias - CORRECT ANSWER -Hypospadias
A disorder in which there is a dilated vein in the spermatic cord that permits a backflow of blo
od and increased pressure is referred to as:
Cryptorchidism
A varicocele
A hydrocele
A hernia - CORRECT ANSWER -A varicocele
,Category 4 prostatitis refers to a condition that is marked by:
An asymptomatic inflammation
A chronic bacterial infection Incorrect
A nonbacterial infection
An acute bacterial infection - CORRECT ANSWER -An asymptomatic inflammation
The most common solid tumor in young men is a result of:
Cancer of the urinary bladder
Cancer of the testis
Cancer of the penis
Cancer of the urethra - CORRECT ANSWER -Cancer of the testis
The actual site of fertilization in a normal pregnancy is the:
Fallopian tubes
Ovaries
Horns of the uterus
Cervix - CORRECT ANSWER -Fallopian tubes
The hormone that is responsible for triggering the release of an ovum is:
Luteinizing hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Ovum-releasing hormone
Progesterone - CORRECT ANSWER -Luteinizing hormone
A uterus that is lipped backward and may be excessively curved or bent is referred to as:
,A prolapsed uterus
An anteverted uterus
A flexed uterus
A retroverted uterus - CORRECT ANSWER -A retroverted uterus
The absence of menstruation that may be caused by any number of factors—
including a genetic disorder, a congenital defect, or problems with the central nervous system
—is referred to as:
Amenorrhea
Premenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Nonmenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER -Amenorrhea
The presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus on structures such as the ovaries, lig
aments, or colon is referred to as:
Ectopic ovaries
Mastitis
Endometriosis
Dyspareunia - CORRECT ANSWER -Endometriosis
Among the different types of breast carcinomas, most arise from the:
Adipose tissue Incorrect
Underlying muscles
Ductal epithelium
Underlying connective tissue - CORRECT ANSWER -Ductal epithelium
A major contributing factor to the development of carcinoma of the uterus is:
, A bacterial or viral infection
Excessive estrogen stimulation
Complications following surgery or trauma
Extremely low levels of progesterone - CORRECT ANSWER -Excessive estrogen stimulation
A couple is generally considered infertile after:
a. Diagnosis of low male sperm count by a physician
b. Inability to produce a pregnancy after 75 incidents of unprotected intercourse
c. Diagnosis of structural abnormalities in either partner
d. Failure to produce a pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse -
CORRECT ANSWER -Failure to produce a pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse
The causative agent for syphilis is Treponema pallidum, which is:
- An opportunistic fungus
- A single-stranded RNA virus
- An anaerobic spirocheteis
- A gram-positive diplococcus - CORRECT ANSWER -An anaerobic spirocheteis
Genital herpes is generally caused by:
- The HSV-2 virus
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Candida albicans
- A parasitic protozoan - CORRECT ANSWER -The HSV-2 virus
The protozoan infection, trichomoniasis, can be subclinical in women but may flare up when:
