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What is the medical term for male sterilization?
1. Vasotomy
2. Correct:
Vasectomy
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3. Tubal ligation
4. Hypospadias
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Vas/o means vas deferens. Vasectomy is male sterilization by which the vas deferens is
cut or punctured to prevent sperm from being ejaculated.
Question 2
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How many main parts are there in the urinary system, excluding the prostate gland?
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Correct:
Four
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There are four basic parts to the urologic system for females and five basic parts for
males. The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder, and one
urethra. For male patients, the prostate gland is also usually included in discussions of
the urinary system.
Question 3
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What is the portion of the urethra passing through the prostate gland called?
1. Correct:
Prostatic urethra
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2. Seminal vesical
3. Vas deferens
4. Lower ureter
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The portion of the urethra passing through the prostate gland is known as the prostatic
urethra. The prostatic portion of the urethra passes along the neck of the urinary
bladder (vesical or bladder neck) and through the prostate gland.
Question 4
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What are the testes surrounded by?
1. Correct:
Tunica vaginalis
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2. Vas deferens
3. Epididymis
4. Ureterovesical
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The testes are surrounded on the front and sides by a serous membrane called the
tunica vaginalis. The tunica vaginalis is a thin pouch holding the testes within the
scrotum and is made up of two layers.
Question 5
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What does the root word vesicul/o mean?
1. Renal pelvis
2. Ureter
3. Correct:
Seminal vesicle
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