What is the study of endocrinology?

Scientific study of hormones, endocrine glands, and the endocrine system

What is the study of immunology?

Biology and medicine that studies the immune system in all organisms

A condition where the heart beats faster than normal

What is Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

Also known as an enlarged prostate

A condition characterized by producing a large volume of urine

Caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis

Inflammation of the head of the penis (glans)

What is the study of gynecology?

Medicine focused on the health of the female reproductive system

The transparent, dome-shaped part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil

What is circumcision?

The surgical removal of the foreskin

What does hypertrophy mean?

An increase in the size of an organ or tissue

The presence of blood in the urine

A small passageway that drains tears from the eye into the nasal cavity

The absence of a menstrual period

What does hyperplasia mean?

An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue

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Inflammation of the vagina, often caused by infection, irritation, or other factors.
Chlamydia
Vulvovaginitis
Vaginitis
Trichomoniasis
2
What is the study of endocrinology?
The branch of medicine dealing with the skin
The medical specialty that focuses on the disorders of the digestive system
Medical specialty focused on the health of the eyes and vision
Scientific study of hormones, endocrine glands, and the endocrine system
3
What is the study of cardiology?
The study of the heart
The branch of medicine focused on emotional and behavioral disorders
The study of the immune system
The scientific study of the mind and behavior
4
What individuals does PCOS occur in?
Women
Men
5
What levels may indicate the presence of prostate cancer?
PSA
Triglycerides
White blood cell (WBC)
Red blood count (RBC)
6
What is the study of immunology?
A medical specialty focusing on the eyes
Biology and medicine that studies the immune system in all organisms
Medicine that focuses on the health of the female reproductive system
The medical specialty that focuses on the digestive system,
7
What term is often referred to as period pain or menstrual cramps?
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspareunia
Apareunia
Amenorrhea
8
What disease did Magic Johnson test positive for?
Gonorrhea
Trichomoniasis
Chlamydia
AIDS
9
What is tachycardia?
Occurs when blood pressure is below 90/60 mmHg
Force of blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high
A condition where the heart beats faster than normal
A condition characterized by a heart rate slower than normal
10
What is Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection
Also known as an enlarged prostate
A condition characterized by producing a large volume of urine
A disease where abnormal cells in the prostate gland grow out of control
11
What is polyuria?
The presence of blood in the urine
A medical condition characterized by painful or uncomfortable urination
The condition of waking up during the night to urinate
A condition characterized by producing a large volume of urine
12
What is the study of the eyes?
Immunology
Cardiology
Gynecology
Ophthalmology
13
If a patient has a blood pressure reading of 80/60mmHg, what would this be considered?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
14
What is chlamydia?
Caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis
A common viral infection that causes recurring outbreaks
Caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis
15
What is balanitis?
Inflammation of the head of the penis (glans)
Is the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection
The surgical removal of the foreskin
The surgical cutting and sealing
16
What is the study of gynecology?
Medicine focused on the study and treatment of disorders of the heart
Medical specialty focused on the genitourinary tract
Medicine focused on the health of the female reproductive system
Medical specialty dedicated to the study of the kidneys and their functions
17
What is a cornea?
The dark, circular opening in the center of the eye's colored part
A thin fold of skin and muscle that covers and protects the eyes
Passageways that drain tears from the eyes into the nose
The transparent, dome-shaped part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil
18
What is circumcision?
A surgical procedure involving the removal of one or both testicles
A surgical procedure to relocate and fix an undescended testicle
The surgical cutting and sealing
The surgical removal of the foreskin
19
What does hypertrophy mean?
Also known as high blood pressure
An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue
An increase in the size of an organ or tissue
Occurs when blood pressure is below 90/60 mmHg
20
Disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
AIDS
21
What is hematuria?
The condition of waking up during the night to urinate
Excessive urination volume
The presence of blood in the urine
Painful or uncomfortable urination
22
What is a tear duct?
The colored part of the eye, a type of flowering plant
The dark, circular opening in the center of the eye's colored part
The white outer layer of the eyeball
A small passageway that drains tears from the eye into the nasal cavity
23
What is amenorrhea?
Recurrent or persistent pain
The absence of a menstrual period
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What does hyperplasia mean?
An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue
An increase in the size of an organ or tissue
Occurs when blood pressure is below 90/60 mmHg
Also known as high blood pressure

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