Male reproductive system

passes at an angle through the prostate gland

the ejaculatory duct…

seminiferous tubules

the structure responsible for sperm production is the

glans penis

enlarged tip of the penis called the

scrotum

the external sac that contains the testes is called these

semen

fluid containing sperm and secretions from the male reproductive glans is calledsper

sperm

the male gamete is called the

testis

which structure produces testosterone

epididymis

which structure stores sperm after it leaves the seminiferous tubules

prepuce

movable hood of skin covering the flans penis called the

foreskin

Which of the following terms refers to the prepuce

seminal vesicle

nutrients needed for sperm viability are produced by theure

urethra

which structure is located within the penis

ejaculatory duct

the union of the vas deferens with the duct from the seminal vesicle forms the

vas deferens

which structure carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct

testis (plural testes)

orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o, test/o

glans penis

Balan/oprostate

prostate

prostat/o

spermatozoa, sperm cells

spermat/o, sperm/o

male

andr/o

prostate

which structure at the base of the bladder secretes a thin alkaline fluid that protects sperm from an acidic environment

Seed (ovum or spermatozoon)

gon/o

scanty

olig/o

dilated vein

varic/o

vessel, vas deferens, duct

vas/o

vesicul/o

seminal vesicle

killing

\-cide

condition

\-ism

slit, fissure

\-spadias

short

branchy-

above, upon

epi-

oligospermia

a deficiency in semen is called

human papillomarvirus

the causative organism for genital warts is

prostatic carcinoma

hesitancy, dysuria, hematuria, and frequency are symptoms of…

hypospadias

the malformation in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis is called

gynecomastia

signs and symptoms of testicular cancer may include

phimosis

stenosis or narrowing of the preputial orifice so that the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis is called

chlamydia

which STI is called the “silent disease” because its symptoms are commonly absent or mild

trichomonas

which STI produces symptoms more commonly in females than males?

hypogonadism

a lack or testosterone may be responsible for

priapism

a prolonged and often painful erection of the penis that occurs without sexual stimulation is called

anchorism

the congenial absence of one or both testes is called

sexually transmitted infection

epididymitis is commonly associated with

hydrocele

swelling or herniation of the sac surrounding the testes is called

varicocele

which condition involves swelling and distention of the veins of the spermatic cord, somewhat resembling varicose veins

testicular torsion

spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum

syphyilis

which STI is associated with 3 distinct phases

leukorrhea

2 common symptoms of gonorrhea in males are dysuria and

vesiculitis

inflammation of the seminal vesicle is called

genital herpes

which STI is associated with “viral shedding

gonorrhea

which STI is associated with dysuria and white discharge

chancre

the primary syphilitic region is called

aging

benign prostatic hyperplasia is commonly associated with

cryptorchidism

failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac prior to birth is

balancitis

inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis is called

sterility

the inability to produce offspring is called

prostatic cancer

a PSA test is used as a screening test for

herniorraphy

orchiopexy may be accompanied by the surgical procedure called

scrotal ultralsound

which procedure is a highly reliable way to diagnose testicular cancer

vasovasostomy

vasectomy reversal is called

urethroplasty

which procedure involves reconstructions of the urethra to relieve pain when voiding due to a urethral stricture

semen analysis

which test is used to verify sterilization after vasectomy

Digital rectal examination

which screening test evaluates the pelvic area especially for prostate abnormalities

circumcision

which procedure involves the removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis

before age 2

orchiopexy is usually performed

castration

another term form orchiectomy is

transrectal ultrasound

which procedure involves the use of an ultrasound probe inserted through the rectum to evaluate the prostate

brachythrapy

internal radiation therapy is also called

radical prostatectomy

removal of the entire prostate is called

brachytherapy

Radioactive “seeds” are associated with

transurethral resection

which surgery is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia

prostatic cancer

administering antiandrogenic agents and hormones deplete the body of testicular hormones is associated with the treatment of

prior to becoming sexually active

vaccination to prevent genital warts is most effective if administered

vesiculesectomy

removal of all or part of the seminal vesicle is called

bilateral vasectomy

an elective procedure for sterilization is called

STI

what is the abbreviation for any disease transmitted through sexual activity

GC

which abbreviation refers to an organism associated with gonorrhea

androgens

which class of drugs is used to increase “maleness” characteristics in hypogonadism

antivirals

which class of drugs is used to treat recurrent herpes

anti-impotence agents

which class of drugs should not be used by patients coronary artery disease or hypertension

PSA

which abbreviation refers to a tumor

Zovirax

which drug test treats viral disorders by inhibiting their development

BNO

Which abbreviation refer to difficulty passing urine due to obstruction at the base of the bladder

STI

chlamydia is consider an

androderm

which drug is prescribed to promote masculine growth and development during puberty

true

priapism is associated with sickle cell disease or spinal cord injury

false

hypergonadism is a decrease or lack of hormones produced by the gonads

true

prostate cancer is associated with men older than age 60 yearst

true

genital herpes is associated with a phenomenon called “viral shedding”

true

a chancre is an ulcerated sore that develops where the syphilis organism enters the body

true

Chlamydia is also called “silent disease” because symptoms are commonly absent or mildt

True

gonorrhea, if left untreated, may infect the internal reproductive structures, causing pelvic inflammatory diseases

false

Epispadias is a condition where the urethra opens on the underside of the penis

true

the surgical resuspension of the testes in the scrotum for cryptorchidism is called orchipexy

true

external beam radiation is also called teletherapy

true

prostate cancers are staged and graded to determine metastatic potential, response to treatment, and appropriate forms of therapy

false

the application of extreme cold to destroy tissue is called electrodesication

false

the surgical instrument used is transurethral resection of the prostate is the cystoscope

false

urethrorrhaphy is a procedure used to relieve stricture or narrowing of the urethra

true

DRE is a screening test that assesses the rectal wall surface for lesions or other abnormalities of the pelvic areas

false

In EBT, the radiation source is “radioactive seeds” placed within the tissues