0

Reproductive System Disorders (GATE - XL)

Description: Reproductive System Disorders in GATE Life Science
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: GATE test Reproductive System Disorders GATE Life Science GATE - XL The Reproductive System
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

The collection of blood in the tunica vaginalis is known as

  1. hematotesticular

  2. haematoma

  3. hemocele

  4. hematocele


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hematocele is an effusion of blood into the tunica vaginalis of testis.

Androgen insensitivity disease is a reproductive disease found in males. It is a

  1. functional problem

  2. type of cancer

  3. hormonal imbalance

  4. congenital abnormality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Androgen insensitivity syndrome is a congenital genetic disorder causing genetic males to behave like females, due to the inability to utilise androgens.

Which of the following conditions is observed in Peyronie's disease?

  1. Abnormal curvature of penis

  2. Testicular failure

  3. Painful erection in absence of sexual stimulation

  4. Loss of libido


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abnormal curvature of penis is observed in Peyronie's disease due to chronic inflammation of the tunica albuginea.

Pampiniform plexus is a web of many small veins found in the human male spermatic cord. Its abnormal enlargement is known as

  1. enterocele

  2. spermatocele

  3. varicocele

  4. hydrocele


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A varicocele is an abnormal enlargement of the pampiniform venous plexus in the male spermatic cord. It is one of the main causes of male infertility.

Echogenic focus is a bright spot seen in human organs. In which of the following conditions are five or more echogenic foci per view in either or both testes observed?

  1. Testicular microlithiasis

  2. Epididymal cyst

  3. Appendix testis

  4. Testicular torsion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In testicular microlithiasis, five or more echogenic foci per view in either or both testes are observed. The actual cause of testicular microlithasis is unknown. It may be a reason of tesicular cancer in some individuals.

Secondary hypogonadism refers to diminished activity of gonads in which the defect lies outside the gonad. Which of the following is an example of secondary hypogonadism?

  1. Noonan syndrome

  2. Turner syndrome

  3. Klinefelter syndrome

  4. Kallmann syndrome


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kallmann syndrome is an example of secondary hypogonadism. 

Vaginismus affects a woman's ability to engage in vaginal penetration. Which of the following factors causes secondary vaginismus?

  1. Yeast infections

  2. Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome

  3. Childbirth trauma

  4. Urinary tract infection (UTI)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Secondary vaginismus is often associated with childbirth trauma.

The condition of excessive enlargement of breasts in males due to over secretion of estrogen is known as

  1. ladymanism

  2. gynaecomastia

  3. hermaphroditism

  4. gynandry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Non-cancerous enlargement of one or both breasts in males due to too much production of estrogen is known as gynaecomastia.

In which of the following conditions can an individual not feel pleasure from an orgasm?

  1. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

  2. Klüver–Bucy syndrome

  3. Sexual anhedonia

  4. Dyspareunia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In sexual anhedonia, an individual cannot feel pleasure from an orgasm. It is thought to be a variant of hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

In females, the pain in lower abdomen and discomfort experienced before or during menstruation is termed as

  1. menorrhagia

  2. amenorrhoea

  3. dysmenorrhoea

  4. premenstrual syndrome


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dysmenorrhoea is the lower abdominal pain and discomfort experienced just before or during menstruation.

Which of the following reproductive diseases is caused by human papilloma virus?

  1. Uterine cancer

  2. Cervical cancer

  3. Testicular cancer

  4. Prostate cancer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection appears to be involved in the development of more than 90% of cases of cervical cancer.

In which of the following conditions does the lining of the uterus grow in other places (ovaries) and causes cysts, heavy periods, severe cramps or even infertility?

  1. Ovarian cysts

  2. Polycystic ovary syndrome

  3. Fibroadenoma

  4. Endometriosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In endometriosis, the lining of the uterus grows in other places (ovaries) and causes cysts, heavy periods, severe cramps or even infertility.

Bacteria are the main cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which of the following bacteria are not involved in causing PID?

  1. Coagulase negative staphylococci

  2. Coagulase positive staphylococci

  3. Dialister spp.

  4. α-hemolytic streptococci


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coagulase positive staphylococci are not involved in causing PID.

In which of the following conditions is the foreskin of the penis tight or has a very small opening at the tip preventing it from retracting over the head of the penis?

  1. Priapism

  2. Balanitis

  3. Phimosis

  4. Paraphimosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In phimosis, the foreskin of penis is tight or has a very small opening at the tip preventing it from retracting over the head of the penis. This may be present from birth or result from scarring of the penile tissue due to recurrent episodes of balanitis in adulthood.

In which of the following conditions do certain changes occur in surface cells of the cervix that may become cancerous later?

  1. Endometriosis

  2. Choriocarcinoma

  3. Cervical ectropion

  4. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is a condition in which certain changes occur in surface cells of the cervix that may become cancerous later. CIN itself is not cancerous but can lead to cancer.

- Hide questions