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Ch. 18-Male Reproductive System Flashcards

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Male reproductive system consists of:

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scrotum, penis, testes, urethra, bulbourethral gland, prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and various ducts

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vital function of male reproductive system:

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provide sperm cells necessary to fertilize the ovum, perpetuating the species

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scrotum

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pouch like structure behind and below penis that acts as a natural climate control center for the testicles in order to maintain viability of sperm. normal body temp would kill sperm, so temp remains a degree or two lower

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penis

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male organ of copulation and urination, site of orifice for elimination of urine and semen
contains 3 longitudinal columns of erectile tissue

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testes

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two ovoid-shaped organs in the scrotum that provide male sex hormone, testosterone, and contain seminiferous tubules that are the site of sperm formation and development

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epididymis

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site for maturation of sperm, coiled tube that lays on posterior area of testis

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vas deferens

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excretory duct of the testis; conveys sperm to urethra

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seminal vesicles

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produce a slightly alkaline fluid that becomes part of seminal fluid or semen

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prostate gland

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surrounds first 2.5 cm of urethra and secretes alkaline fluid that helps keep viability of sperm. located behind bladder

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bulbourethral or cowper glands

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produce mucous secretion before ejaculation; often appears on tip of penis. located on either side of urethra

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urethra

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transmits urine and semen out of body

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testosterone

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male sex hormone produced by cells in testes that is responsible for development of secondary male characteristics during puberty

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13
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smegma

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lubricating fluid secreted by glands in the foreskin

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14
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erectile state results when:

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sexual stimulation causes large acts of blood from dilated arteries supplying the penis to fill spaces in erectile tissue

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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BPH
enlargement of the prostate, can happen in older men.
prostate obstructs urethra and interferes with urine passage

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prostatectomy

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removal of part of the prostate gland

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what happens in males with aging?

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it enlarges and decreases secretions, testes become smaller and testosterone gradually decreases

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refractory period

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time span between orgasms when men are not physically able to have another orgasm; lengthens in older men

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19
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by age 60, how many men have enlarged prostate?

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4/5

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20
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transurethral microwave thermotherapy

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TUMT

prostatron employs microwaves to heat and destroy excess prostate tissue

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transurethral needle ablation

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TUNA

delivers low level radio frequency energy through twin needles to burn away defined region of prostate

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transurethral resection of the prostate

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TURP

most common surgery; endoscopic instrument removes small pieces of prostate

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transurethral incision of the prostate

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TUIP

widens urethra with incisions in bladder neck

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open surgery

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used when a transurethral procedure cannot be done

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25
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laser surgery

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vaporizes obstructing prostate tissue

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26
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Prostate cancer is what leading cause of cancer death in men?

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second

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27
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How many men will get prostate cancer and how many will die?

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1/6 will get it, 1/32 will die, but they are more likely to die WITH it than die FROM it

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28
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4 Stages of prostate cancer

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Stage A and B- confined to the prostate gland
Stage C- spread to other tissues near prostate gland
Stage D- spread to lymph nodes or sites a distance away from the prostate

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29
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depending on grade and stage of prostate cancer, some management options are:

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chemo, cryosurgery, external radiation, hormone therapy, radioactive implants, surgical removal of prostate, surgical removal of testicles

30
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vasectomy

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does not affect man’s ability to achieve orgasm or erection

vas deferens are cut and unable to reconnect, takes 4-6 weeks for sperm to stop appearing in semen

31
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chlamydia

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can be asymptomatic or have:
males- discharge from penis, burning and itching in genitals, dysuria, swollen testes, can cause infertility
females- discharge from vagina, cystitis, pelvic pain, can lead to infertility and PID

32
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genital warts

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males- cauliflower like growths on penis and perianal area

females- cauliflower like growths around vagina and perianal area

33
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gonorrhea

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males-purulent urethral discharge, dysuria, urinary frequency
females- purulent vaginal discharge, dysuria, urinary frequency, abnormal menstrual flow, can cause infertility and PID

34
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herpes genitalis

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males- fluid filled vesicles on penis
females- blisters in and around vagina
general- flulike symptoms, fever, headache, anorexia, muscle pain

35
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syphilis

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primary stage- chancre at point of infection
males- penis, anus, and rectum
females- vagina, cervix
both- lips, tongue, fingers, nipples
secondary stage- flulike symptoms with skin rash over moist, fatty areas of the body
late stage- difficulty with muscle movements, paralysis, gradual blindness, and dementia. can cause death

36
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testosterone (drug)

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replacement therapy in primary hypogonadism and to stimulate puberty in selected males
can be used as therapy for metastatic breast cancer in 1-5 year menopausal women

37
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what does testosterone do in diabetic patients?

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decrease blood sugar and insulin requirements

38
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what does testosterone do to anticoagulants?

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can decrease anticoagulant requirements

39
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anabolic steroids

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illegal form of testosterone that is abused by people seeking to increase muscle mass, strength, and overall ability

40
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aspermia

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condition involving lack of sperm or failure to ejaculate sperm
a- lack of
sperm seed
-ia condition

41
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azoospermia

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condition in which semen lacks spermatozoa
a-           lack of
zo/o       animal
sperm   seed
-ia         condition
42
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gynecomastia

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pathological condition of excessive development of mammary glands in a male
gynec/o female
mast/o breast
-ia condition

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mitosis

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ordinary condition of cell division
mit/o thread
-osis condition

44
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oligospermia

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condition in which there is insufficient sperm in the semen
oligo- scanty
sperm seed
-ia condition

45
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orchiditis

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inflammation of a testicle, also called orchitis
orchid/o testicle
-itis inflammation

46
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orchidotomy

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incision into a testicle
orchid/o testicle
-tomy incision

47
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prostatitis

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inflammation of the prostate
prostat/o prostate
-itis inflammation

48
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spermatogenesis

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formation of spermatozoa
spermat/o seed, sperm
-genesis formation, produce

49
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spermatozoa

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male sex cell, singular form is spermatozoon
spermat/o seed, sperm
zoon life

50
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spermicide

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agent that kills sperm
sperm/i seed, sperm
-cide to kill

51
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balan/o

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glans penis

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cis/o

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to cut

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crypt/o

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hidden

54
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didym/o

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testis

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ejaculat/o

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to throw out

56
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gon/o

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genitals

57
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gynec/o

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female

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mast/o

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breast

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mit/o

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thread

60
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orch/o

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testicle

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orchid/o

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testicle

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prostat/o

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prostate

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sperm/o

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seed, sperm

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sperm/i

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seed, sperm

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spermat/o

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seed, sperm

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testicul/o

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testicle

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varic/o

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twisted vein

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vas/o

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vessel

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vesicul/o

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seminal vesicle

70
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zo/o

A

animal

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