Which of the following are considered the primary organs of the male reproductive system because they produce sperm and testosterone?
Testes
*The surgical method used in males in which each vas deferens is cut to prevent sperm from being ejaculated is called a(n)
*vasectomy
The ____________ test is performed shortly after a baby is born to determine how well the baby is breathing and how well the heart is working.
*APGAR
The signs and symptoms of __________ are usually mild or indistinct until the disease has spread to other organs, making early detection difficult.
Ovarian cancer
*The female reproductive cycle is initiated when the pituitary gland releases____________
*FSH:follicle stimulating hormone
*Lack of ovulation is one cause of female ____________
*infertility
For which disorder are Pap smears often effective in early detection?
Cervical cancer
What is the medical term for cramps that are severe enough to limit normal activities?
Dysmenorrhea
*The surgery performed to deliver an infant through the mother’s abdominal wall is called a
*cesarean section
*The first menstrual period is known as ____________
*menarche
*When the sperm cell unites with an ovum, it is called
*fertilization
*The surgical removal of the uterus is called a(n)
*Hysterectomy
Which of these conditions can cause pain during bowel movements?
Prostate cancer
A lump in the testes can be caused by __________.
testicular cancer
An inflammation of the cervix is __________.
cervicitis
What is the medical term for cramps that are severe enough to limit normal activities?
dysmenorrhea
An abnormal amount of vaginal discharge is associated with __________.
Vaginitis