Ch. 14 The Male Reproductive System

Question 1

Androgen

Answer 1

any hormone that produces male characteristics

Question 2

Bulbourethral Gland

Answer 2

a small gland beside the urethea below the prostate that secretes part of the seminal fluid. Also called the Cowper gland

Question 3

Circumcision

Answer 3

Surgical removal of the end of the prepuce

Question 4

Coitus

Answer 4

Sexual Intercourse

Question 5

Ductus Deferens

Answer 5

The duct that conveys spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. Also called vas deferens

Question 6

Ejaculation

Answer 6

ejection of semen from the male urethra

Question 7

Ejaculatory Duct

Answer 7

the duct formed by union of the ductus deferens and the duct of the seminal vesicle. It carries spermatozoa and seminal fluid into the urethra

Question 8

Epididymis

Answer 8

a coiled tube on the surface of the testis that stores sperm until ejaculation

Question 9

Erection

Answer 9

the stiffening or hardening of the penis or the clitoris, usually because of sexual excitement

Question 10

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 10

a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that acts on the gonads. In males, FSH stimulates Sertoli cells that promote cell development

Question 11

Gamate

Answer 11

a mature reproductive cell, the spermatozoon on the male and the ovum in the female

Question 12

Glans Penis

Answer 12

the bulbous end of the penis

Question 13

Gonad

Answer 13

a sex gland; testis or ovary

Question 14

Inguinal Canal

Answer 14

the channel through which the testis descends into the scrotum in the male

Question 15

Interstitial Cells

Answer 15

Cells located between the seminiferous tubules of the testes that produce hormones mainly testosterone

Question 16

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 16

a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that acts on the gonads. In males, it stimulates the interstitial cells to produce testosterone

Question 17

Meiosis

Answer 17

the type of cell division that creates gametes; it results in cells with 23 chromosomes half the number found in other body cells

Question 18

Penis

Answer 18

the male organ of copulation and urination

Question 19

Pituitary Gland

Answer 19

an endocrine gland at the base of the brain

Question 20

Prepuce

Answer 20

the fold of skin over the glans penis; the foreskin

Question 21

Prostate Gland

Answer 21

a gland that surrounds the urethra below the bladder in males and contributes secretions to the semen

Question 22

Scrotum

Answer 22

a double pouch that contains the testes

Question 23

Seminal Vesicle

Answer 23

a sac-like gland behind the bladder that contributes secretions to the sperm

Question 24

Sertoli Cell

Answer 24

Cell in a seminiferous tubule that aids in the development of spermatozoa; sustentacular cell

Question 25

Spermatic Cord

Answer 25

cord attached to the testis that contains the ductus deferens, blood vessels, and nerves enclosed within a fibrous sheath

Question 26

Spermatozoon

Answer 26

mature male sex cells

Question 27

testosterone

Answer 27

the main male sex hormone

Question 28

urethra

Answer 28

the duct that carries urine out of the body and also transport semen in the male

Question 29

Vas Deferens

Answer 29

the duct that conveys spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. Also called the ductus deferens

Question 30

test/o

Answer 30

testis, testicle

Question 31

orchi/o, orchid/o

Answer 31

testis

Question 32

osche/o

Answer 32

scrotum

Question 33

semin

Answer 33

semen

Question 34

sperm/i, spermat/o

Answer 34

semen, spermatozoa

Question 35

epididym/o

Answer 35

epididymis

Question 36

vas/o

Answer 36

vas deferens, ductus deferens, also vessel

Question 37

vesicul/o

Answer 37

seminal vesicle

Question 38

prostat/o

Answer 38

prostate

Question 39

anorchism

Answer 39

absence of a testis

Question 40

oscheal

Answer 40

pertaining to the scrotum

Question 41

inseminate

Answer 41

to introduce semen into the vagina

Question 42

polyspermia

Answer 42

secretion of excess semen

Question 43

epididymitis

Answer 43

inflammation of the epididymis

Question 44

vasostomy

Answer 44

surgical creation of an opening in the ductus deferens

Question 45

vesiculogram

Answer 45

radiograph of seminal vesicle

Question 46

prostatometer

Answer 46

instrument for measuring the prostate

Question 47

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Answer 47

nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate; frequently develops with age; also called benign prostatic hypertrophy

Question 48

Cryptorchidism

Answer 48

failure of the testis to descend into the scrotum

Question 49

epididymitis

Answer 49

inflammation of the epididymis

Question 50

erectile dysfunction

Answer 50

male inability to perform intercourse because of failure to initiate or maintain an erection until enjaculation, impotence

Question 51

infertility

Answer 51

decrease capacity to produce offspring

Question 52

inguinal hernia

Answer 52

protrusion of the intestine or other abdominal organ through the inguinal cavity or through the wall of the abdomen into the scrotum

Question 53

Orchitis

Answer 53

inflammation of a testis. may be cause by injury, mumps virus or other infections

Question 54

Prostatitis

Answer 54

inflammation of the prostate gland. Often appears with UTI, STI, and a variety of other stresses

Question 55

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STI)

Answer 55

infection spread through sexual activity also called STDs and formerly Venereal Disease (VD)

Question 56

Sterility

Answer 56

complete ability to produce offspring

Question 57

Urethritis

Answer 57

Inflammation of the urethra; often cause by gonorrhea and chlamydia infections

Question 58

Herniorraphy

Answer 58

surgical repair of a hernia

Question 59

Prostatectomy

Answer 59

surgical removal of the prostate

Question 60

vasectomy

Answer 60

excision of the vas deferens. Usually done bilaterally to produce sterility

Question 61

Phallus

Answer 61

the penis

Question 62

Hydrocele

Answer 62

the accumulation of fluid in a sac like cavity, especially within the covering of the testis or spermatic cord

Question 63

Phimosis

Answer 63

narrowing of the prepuce's opening so that he foreskin cannot be pushed back over the glans penis

Question 64

Priapism

Answer 64

abnormal, painful, continuous erection of the penis, as may be caused by drugs or specific damage to the spinal cord

Question 65

Seminoma

Answer 65

a tumor of the testis

Question 66

Spermatocele

Answer 66

an epididymal cyst containing spermatozoa

Question 67

Varicocele

Answer 67

Enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord

Question 68

AIDS

Answer 68

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Question 69

BPH

Answer 69

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Question 70

DRE

Answer 70

Digital Rectal Examination

Question 71

ED

Answer 71

Erectile Dysfunction

Question 72

FSH

Answer 72

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Question 73

GC

Answer 73

Gonococcus

Question 74

GU

Answer 74

Genitourinary

Question 75

HBV

Answer 75

Hepatitis B Virus

Question 76

HIV

Answer 76

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Question 77

HSV

Answer 77

Herpes Simplex Virus

Question 78

LH

Answer 78

Luteinizing Hormone

Question 79

NGU

Answer 79

Nongonococcal Urethritis

Question 80

PSA

Answer 80

Prostate-Specific antigen

Question 81

STD

Answer 81

Sexually Transmitted Disease

Question 82

STI

Answer 82

Sexually Transmitted Infection

Question 83

TPUR

Answer 83

Transperineal Urethral Resection

Question 84

TSE

Answer 84

Testicular Self Examination

Question 85

UG

Answer 85

Urogenital

Question 86

UTI

Answer 86

Urinary Tract Infection

Question 87

VD

Answer 87

Venereal Disease