Section 12: Male repro system LBM activities

analogs of the female ovaries

testes

the release of a collection of hormones in which testosterone comprises a considerably high percentage, known as____ results in the masculinization of not only reproductive tract tissues but also the external genitalia and encephalon.

androgens

once dropping, the gonads then reside within an external sac known as the

scrotum

gamete formation

spermatogenesis

external lack of one or both of the gonads

cryptorchidism

complete absence of these reproductive structures (gonads) known clinically as

anorchism

This procedure involves tethering or affixing the gonad(s) within the external sac following its(their) extraction from the abdomen to ensure the organs' functional health and wellness.

orchiopexy

diminished sperm count,

oligospermia

presents as a swelling is an accumulation of watery fluid within the sac housing the gonads

hydrocele

gonadal issue that can cause diminished sperm count. This issue is the result of venous dilation and the resultant swelling and herniation of the spermatic cord.

varicocele

contagious diseases/infections acquired through a sexual encounter with an infected partner.

sexually transmitted diseases

inflammation of the gonads

orchitis

white discharge known medically as

leukorrhea

inflammation of the epididymis.

epididymitis

kidney disease

nephropathy

physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary disorders.

urologist

gonadal pain

orchialgia

pain when urinating.

dysuria

conditional state of female breast tissue

gynecomastia

use this transducer wand to deliver high frequency sound waves to the tissue within your scrotum then capture the images generated.

scrotal ultrasound

hardened mass you noted on your right testicle.

testicular mass

removed the testicle and its mass

orchiectomy

tri-lobed accessory sex gland sits inferior to your bladder and surrounds your urethra.

prostate

enlargement of the prostate

prostatomegaly

bladder infection

cystitis

kidney infection.

nephritis

examination that placing my index finger about an inch to an inch and a half into your rectum I can palpate the gland of interest for size and consistency.

digital rectal examination

This test reveals the presence of a particular protein marker in your blood that when elevated can be indicative of the presence of changes or disease states within the test's glandular namesake

prostate-specific antigen

this procedure will involve the removal of a small representative sample of the accessory sex gland through your rectum guided by high frequency sound waves, you will be under light sedation

transrectal ultrasound biopsy of the prostate

This conditional state involves excessive non-cancerous growth of this tri-lobed gland.

benign prostatic hyperplasia

____ uses a special endoscope inserted through the urethra and into the bladder where it is used to extract small pieces of the gland

transurethral resection of the prostate

incomplete slit or fissure.

atelospadias

surgical repair of the glans penis

balanoplasty

suturing the vas deferens

vasorrhaphy

short (term) treatment.

brachytherapy