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1. What is mammography?

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Mammography specifically refers to x-ray imaging of the breast to detect and diagnose breast cancer. The incorrect answers are unrelated imaging techniques for different body parts.

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2. What is a mammogram?

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A mammogram is a specific type of x-ray image used to detect abnormalities in breast tissue, particularly for early detection of breast cancer.

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3. What is a hysterosalpingogram?

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A hysterosalpingogram is a specific imaging test that involves using x-rays to visualize the uterus and fallopian tubes. It is not related to blood tests, ultrasounds of the bladder, or assessing liver function.

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4. What is Sonohysterography?

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Sonohysterography is a specific ultrasound procedure used to examine the uterus.

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5. What is a colposcope used for?

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A colposcope is specifically designed for examining the vagina and cervix visually. It is not used for hearing tests, measuring blood pressure, or performing oral surgery.

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6. What does colposcopy involve?

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Colposcopy is a medical procedure used to closely examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for signs of disease.

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7. What is a culdoscope used for?

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A culdoscope is specifically designed for examining the rectouterine pouch and is not used for examining other parts of the body such as the eye, ear, or heart.

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8. What is culdoscopy?

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Culdoscopy is a medical procedure that involves the visual examination of the Douglas cul-de-sac, which is an area in the pelvic cavity. It is often used to diagnose conditions or abnormalities in this specific area.

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9. What is a hysteroscope used for?

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A hysteroscope is specifically designed for visual examination of the uterus and its cavity, not for listening to heart sounds, measuring blood pressure, or cleaning teeth.

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10. What is a hysteroscopy?

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A hysteroscopy involves visually examining the uterus and its cavity using a thin, lighted tube called a hysteroscope. It is not a surgical procedure to remove the uterus, an X-ray imaging technique, or a test for hormone levels.

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11. What is culdocentesis?

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Culdocentesis is a medical procedure involving the surgical puncture to remove fluid from Douglas cul-de-sac, not related to arthroscopic surgery, diagnostic imaging, or physical therapy.

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12. What is the specialization of a gynecologist?

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A gynecologist is a physician who focuses on the health of the female reproductive system, while dentists treat teeth, pediatricians care for children, and cardiologists treat heart diseases.

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13. What does the field of Gynecology (GYN) study?

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Gynecology specifically focuses on the female reproductive system and related issues, not on other medical specialties.

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14. What does the term 'gynopathic' refer to?

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The correct answer, 'Pertaining to diseases of women', specifically refers to medical terminologies related to diseases or conditions affecting women's health. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately define the term 'gynopathic' and are unrelated medical conditions.

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15. What is Leucorrhea?

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Leucorrhea is a medical condition that refers to a white discharge from the vagina, often seen as a sign of infection or other underlying health issues.

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16. What is mastalgia?

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Mastalgia is a medical term used to describe pain in the breast. It can occur in both women and men, and may be related to hormonal changes, injury, or inflammation.

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17. What is mastoptosis?

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Mastoptosis is a medical term used to describe the condition of sagging breasts. It is not related to eye disease, skin condition, or joint disorder.

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18. What is menarche?

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Menarche is the term used to describe the first occurrence of menstruation in girls, typically between the ages of 11 and 16. It marks an important milestone in female development.

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19. What is the medical term for scanty menstrual flow?

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Oligomenorrhea refers to infrequent or scanty menstrual flow, while menorrhagia is excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding. Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse, and amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.

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20. What does the term 'vaginal' refer to?

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The term 'vaginal' specifically refers to something related to the vagina, not to other organs like the stomach, heart, or lungs.

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21. What does the term 'Vulvovaginal' refer to?

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The term 'Vulvovaginal' specifically refers to the area of the female reproductive system that includes the vulva and the vagina, not other parts of the body such as the urethra, bladder, anus, rectum, breasts, or nipples.

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22. What is an ovary?

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The ovary is a key female reproductive organ responsible for producing eggs and various hormones crucial for the reproductive system.

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23. What is an ovum (pl. ova)?

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Ovum is the scientific term for the female reproductive or germ cell, commonly known as the egg cell, which contains a haploid number of chromosomes and is essential for sexual reproduction in animals.

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24. What is the location and composition of an ovarian follicle?

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Ovarian follicles are structures found within the cortex of the ovary, not the medulla or other reproductive organs. They contain oocytes at different stages of maturation, not mature eggs, uterine lining cells, or sperm cells. This is essential for the process of ovulation and fertility in females.

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25. What is a Graafian follicle?

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Graafian follicles are mature follicles containing a secondary oocyte in the process of ovulation, not immature follicles or structures with multiple oocytes or dormant follicles.

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26. What is the function of uterine (Fallopian) tubes?

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The uterine (Fallopian) tubes are responsible for transporting a secondary ooctye to the uterus and is the site of fertilization in normal human reproduction.

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27. What is a fimbria?

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A fimbria is a finger-like projection at the free end of the fallopian tube that helps capture the egg after ovulation and direct it into the tube.

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28. What is a fimbria (p. fimbriae)?

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Fimbria (p. fimbriae) refers to a specific anatomical structure in the female reproductive system, not to flowers, bones, or clouds.

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29. What is the function of the uterus?

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The uterus is a vital organ in the female reproductive system responsible for various functions such as menstruation, pregnancy, and labor.

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30. What is the endometrium?

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The endometrium specifically refers to the inner lining of the uterus where the fertilized egg implants and grows during pregnancy. It plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle and reproductive health.

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What is mammography?
What is a mammogram?
What is a hysterosalpingogram?
What is Sonohysterography?
What is a colposcope used for?
What does colposcopy involve?
What is a culdoscope used for?
What is culdoscopy?
What is a hysteroscope used for?
What is a hysteroscopy?
What is culdocentesis?
What is the specialization of a gynecologist?
What does the field of Gynecology (GYN) study?
What does the term 'gynopathic' refer to?
What is Leucorrhea?
What is mastalgia?
What is mastoptosis?
What is menarche?
What is the medical term for scanty menstrual flow?
What does the term 'vaginal' refer to?
What does the term 'Vulvovaginal' refer to?
What is an ovary?
What is an ovum (pl. ova)?
What is the location and composition of an ovarian follicle?
What is a Graafian follicle?
What is the function of uterine (Fallopian) tubes?
What is a fimbria?
What is a fimbria (p. fimbriae)?
What is the function of the uterus?
What is the endometrium?
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