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In utero, which hormone stimulates the development of the prostate gland?

A. estradiol

B. DHT

C. FSH

D. testosterone

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B. DHT


DHT stimulates the prostate gland development.

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How long post bilateral orchiectomy, will patients be functionally castrated?

A. immediately

B. after 2 hrs.

C. after 12 hrs.

D. after 24 hrs.

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Which class of the following diuretics could cause erectile dysfunction?

A. loop diuretics

B. thiazide diuretics

C. potassium sparing diuretics

D. osmotic diuretics

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What is the prime effect of antidiuretic hormone on kidneys?

A. increase collecting duct permeability

B. increase medullary blood flow

C. decrease cortical blood flow

D. decrease potassium secretion

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What is the most significant innervation of the vas deferens?

A. sympathetic nervous system

B. parasympathetic nervous system

C. somatic nervous system

D. none of the above

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All of the following develop from the mesonephric ducts, EXCEPT:

A. vas deferens

B. seminal vesicles

C. appendix epididymis

D. appendix testis

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What is the most likely cause of large scrotal hematoma in neonates?

A. clotting factor VIII deficiency

B. clotting factor IX deficiency

C. breech delivery

D. scrotal cavernous haemangioma

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At what month of intra-uterine life do testes descend into the scrotum with the aid of the intra-abdominal pressure and the gubernacula?

A. sixth

B. seventh

C. eighth

D. ninth

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Which agent is most likely to cause hemorrhagic cystitis?

A. cisplatin

B. ifosfamide

C. phosphomycin

D. amphotericin B

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What does apoptosis mean?

A. programmed cell death

B. new vascular formation

C. uninhibited neural stimulation

D. premature muscular contraction

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Which layer lies between the superficial and deep inguinal lymph nodes?

A. Scarpa`s fascia

B. fascia lata

C. Dartos fascia

D. Camper`s fascia

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Which class of the following agents does NOT impair spermatogenesis?

A. alkylating agents

B. phenothiazines

C. antiandrogens

D. prostaglandins

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Which area in the nervous system is tested by bulbocavernosus reflex?

A. brain stem

B. C2 C4

C. S2 - S4

D. L2 - L4

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The mature genitourinary system develops from all of the following embryonic sources, EXCEPT:

A. intermediate mesoderm

B. mesothelium of celomic cavity

C. endoderm of the urogenital sinus

D. somatic ectoderm

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Which α- adrenergic receptor subtype mediates smooth muscle contraction of the prostate?

A. α1-A

B. α2-A

C. α1-B

D. α2-B

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Which of the following does NOT increase in prostate cancer?

A. human kallikrein 2

B. pro-PSA

C. free PSA

D. complexed PSA

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What increases blood volume and pressure in corpora cavernosa during erection is:

A. increase in sympathetic discharge

B. contraction of ischiocavernosa and bulbocavernosa muscles

C. increase arterial flow and closure of emissary veins

D. shunting of blood from the dorsal to the central cavernosal artery

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What is the most frequent anomaly associated with multicystic renal dysplasia?

A. ureteral atresia

B. vesicoureteral reflux

C. ureteropelvic junction obstruction

D. ureteral duplication

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What is the best initial therapy for hyponatremic dehydration?

A. administration of hypertonic saline

B. administration of crystalloid

C. administration of normal saline

D. administration of ringer lactate

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What is false concerning fosfomycin antibiotic?

A. has a limited cross-resistance with most common antibacterial agents

B. causes injection site reactions

C. is active against most uropathogens

D. is effective as a single-dose agent

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Which of the renal artery occlusive conditions, commonly, do NOT affect renal function?

A. intimal fibroplasia

B. medial fibroplasia

C. medial hyperplasia

D. serosal hyperplasia

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What are the posterior relations of the kidneys?

A. quadratus lumborum and diaphragm

B. psoas and diaphragm

C. psoas and latissimus dorsi

D. transversus abdominus and paraspinous

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Which of the prostate medications could result in retrograde ejaculation?

A. tamsulosin

B. doxazosin

C. dutasteride

D. alfuzosin

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What is false concerning the collecting system structures of a typical kidney?

A. the renal pelvis could be intra or extra renal

B. the renal pelvis divides into 2 or 3 major calyces

C. major calyces divide into 2 or 3 minor calyces

D. unlike lateral calyces, polar calyces are often paired

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Which statement is false concerning capacitation of spermatozoa?

A. occurs after acrosome reaction

B. entails removal of a glycoprotein layer

C. it is a biochemical event of sperm maturation

D. changes occur in the female genital tract

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What is false concerning renal vasculature?

A. there are 4 surgical segments of the kidney, based on the segmental artery distribution

B. along the kidney convexity, there is an avascular plane

C. there are no collaterals between segmental arteries

D. in < 10%, the posterior branch is the first to branch off the renal artery

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Where is the centre of reflex erection located at?

A. the brain cortex

B. the sacral cord

C. the lumbar cord

D. the hypothalamus

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What helps in treating Candida albicans cystitis is:

A. sodium bicarbonate

B. phyto soya

C. ascorbic acid

D. sol palmetto

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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of hydrochlorothiazide?

A. hypercholesterolemia

B. hyperuricemia

C. hypoglycemia

D. hypercalcemia

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Which of the following might cause sterile pyuria?

A. renal tuberculosis

B. urinary tract stones

C. interstitial cystitis

D. all of the above

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What class of antibiotics might cause vestibular and/or auditory impairment?

A. aminoglycosides

B. αantipseudomonal penicillins

C. cephalosporins

D. fluoroquinolones