Question

question 7
smegma literally means ____. it can cause an irritation and inflammation of the glans penis or glans clitoris.
pustule
pus
soap
gum

question 8
the name of this sexually transmitted infection means \lover of swine.\ its tertiary stage is characterized by soft, fibrous tumors called:
chancres
gummas
pityriasis
papules

question 9
what is the etioloic agent of syphilis?
neisseria gonorrhoeae
treponema pallidum
human papillomavirus
trichomonas vaginalis

Explanation:

• Question 7: Smegma comes from the Greek word "smegma" which means "soap".
• Question 8: Syphilis (whose name origin is related to "lover of swine") in its tertiary stage has gummas (soft, fibrous tumors). Chancres are in primary syphilis. Pityriasis is a skin condition not related here. Papules are small bumps.
• Question 9: Treponema pallidum is the causative agent of syphilis. Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes gonorrhea. Human papillomavirus causes HPV - related conditions. Trichomonas vaginalis causes trichomoniasis.

Answer:

• Question 7: soap
• Question 8: gummas
• Question 9: Treponema pallidum