Did you know that during the Middle Ages men who wanted sons would sometimes have their left testicle chopped off because they thought the right testicle made male sperm and the left made female?

Fortunately for us, we live in different times and we can rely on real scientific knowledge. Do this quiz and see how well you know the facts about men’s testicles.

The correct answers appear below.

Questions

1. Testicles produce the hormone called…
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Testosterone
D. Cortisol

2. Testicles change in size all the time, so an increase in size shouldn’t cause a man any concern at all.
A True
B. False

3. Testicular pain can be caused by…
A. Testicular torsion (twisted testicles)
B. Testicular cancer
C. Hernia
D. All of the above

4. A healthy testicle has no lumps or bumps at all.
A True
B. False

5. Testicles should hang…
A. Evenly
B. Unevenly

6. A monthly exam should be somewhat painful.
A. True
B. False

7. Which is the most common risk factor for testicular cancer?
A. Old age
B. An undescended testicle
C. High-fat diet
D. Premature ejaculation

8. What are the treatment options for testicular cancer?
A. Surgery
B. Radiation therapy
C. Chemotherapy
D. All of the above

9. What are the ages that you are more likely to get testicular cancer?
A. 20 – 40
B. Over 60
C. Birth to 10
D. All the above
E. A and B

10. Testicular cancer symptoms can include…
A. Lump on a testicle
B. Feeling of heaviness or pain in scrotum
C. Pain in the lower back
D. All of the above

Answers

1. C. Testosterone is the major male hormone that is produced by the testicles.

2. B. The size of the testicles should be more or less fixed, meaning that they shouldn’t feel bigger one month and smaller the next. Big changes in size should always prompt a call to the doctor.

3. D. Testicle pain has a number of possible causes. The testicles are very sensitive and even a minor injury can cause testicle pain or discomfort. Apart from testicular cancer, there are various causes of pain in the scrotum, where the testicles are located. Some of the causes include an undescended testicle, fluid in the testicles, enlarged veins in the testicles or kidney stones

4. B. A tiny tube carries sperm out of the testicles and into the male organ. This cord is easy for a man to feel between his fingers. Sometimes it feels a lot like a pea or a marble beneath the skin. If this same bump is felt on both testicles, it is probably not caused by cancerous changes.

5. B. It’s not unusual for one ball to drop a little closer to the Earth while the other stays a little closer to the body. As long as the relationship between the two parts doesn’t change over time, it’s not at all unusual for these balls to take up different positions.

6. B. Nothing should cause an intense amount of pain. If there is discomfort, consult a doctor. An exam should be thorough and should include these steps:

  • Roll the tissues between the fingers
  • Examine the tissues visually
  • Poke and prod for lumps and bumps
  • Squeeze the tissues and look for discharge

7. B. Factors that may increase your risk of testicular cancer include:

  • An undescended testicle. The testes form in the abdominal area during foetal development and usually descend into the scrotum before birth.
  • Abnormal testicle development. Conditions that cause testicles to develop abnormally, such as Klinefelter syndrome, may increase your risk of testicular cancer.
  • Family history. If family members have had testicular cancer, you may have an increased risk.
  • Age. Testicular cancer affects teens and younger men, particularly those between ages 15 and 35. However, it can occur at any age.
  • Race. Testicular cancer is more common in white men than in black men.

8. D. The options for treating testicular cancer depend on several factors, including the type and stage of cancer, your overall health and your own preferences.

9. A. About half of testicular cancers occur in men between the ages of 20 and 34.

10. D. Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer include:

  • A lump or enlargement in either testicle
  • A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
  • A dull ache in the abdomen or groin
  • A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
  • Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
  • Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts
  • Back pain.

Sources
http://www.medindia.net/medical-quiz/quiz-on-testicular-cancer.asp
http://fbapp.pitchengine.com/pitches/9430f20d-d38d-4618-9607-258e857e324a
https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=testicular-cancer