The Male Reproductive System

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and disorders related to the male reproductive system.

What are the primary sex organs in the male reproductive system?

The two testes.

What are the components of the male reproductive system's accessory glands?

Prostate, seminal vesicles, bulbourethral glands.

What is the function of testosterone in the male reproductive system?

Stimulates spermatogenesis and development of male secondary sex characteristics.

What is spermatogenesis?

The process of sperm formation in the seminiferous tubules.

What are common disorders of the testes?

Testicular torsion, varicocele, hydrocele, spermatocele, cryptorchism, epididymitis, orchitis, and testicular cancer.

Name a disorder associated with the prostate gland.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

What role does the epididymis play in the male reproductive system?

Stores sperm until maturity.

What are the three main spermatic ducts?

Epididymis, vas deferens, and ejaculatory duct.

What components make up seminal fluid?

Components produced by the five accessory glands combined with sperm.

Define cryptorchism.

A condition in which one or both of the testes fail to descend into the scrotum.

What is the prepuce?

Another term for the foreskin of the penis.

What is the medical terminology for infertility in males?

Causes of male infertility can include hormonal imbalances, structural issues, and infections.

What are common sexually transmitted diseases affecting males?

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, and HPV.

What is Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) used for?

To assess the prostate gland and check for abnormalities.

What is the purpose of a prostate biopsy?

To diagnose prostate cancer by examining tissue samples.

What does vasectomy refer to?

A surgical procedure for male sterilization that involves cutting the vas deferens.