Author Question: A 13-year-old patient undergoing puberty is alarmed to find small, white bumps surrounding the ... (Read 142 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 13-year-old patient undergoing puberty is alarmed to find small, white bumps surrounding the areolae on her nipples.

You reassure her that these are a normal sign of her sexual maturation and tell her that they are which of the following?
A)
Skene glands
B)
Bartholin glands
C)
Montgomery tubercles
D)
Cooper ligaments

Question 2

A 71-year-old male with a suspected diagnosis of osteoarthritis is being scheduled for a knee aspiration.

The client is surprised to learn that his knee joint contains fluid and asks the physician ordering the procedure what the main role of the fluid is. Which of the following statements best underlies the explanation that the physician will provide?
A)
Synovial fluid allows for joint movement by minimizing friction.
B)
Fluid in the synovial cavities is essential for its role in immunity, and deficits indicate autoimmune etiologies.
C)
Synovial fluid allows for the diffusion of gases and nutrients to cartilage that lacks blood supply.
D)
The fluid inhibits clot formation in bone surfaces that are in constant contact.

al · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
C

Feedback:

The small bumps or projections on the areolar surface known as Montgomery tubercles are sebaceous glands that keep the nipple area soft and elastic. At puberty and during pregnancy, increased levels of estrogen and progesterone cause the areola and nipple to become darker and more prominent and the Montgomery glands to become more active.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A

Feedback:

Synovial fluid is responsible for lubrication. It does not perform a role in immunity or coagulation. While some diffusion takes place between the synovial fluid and adjacent structures, this is not the primary role.