Ch. 25, 26, 27 (Genitalia & STIs) Flashcards
What male genitalia part is responsible for temperature regulation?
scrotum
What male genitalia part is responsible for sperm production?
testes
What male genitalia part is responsible for the storage of sperm?
epididymis
What male genitalia part is responsible for the secretion of fluid that protects sperm during ejaculation?
prostate
When does adolescents occur for males?
9 1/2 to 13 years
What is the first sign of puberty in males?
enlarged testicles
For an adult male, what occurs in relation to the genitalia with age?
- decreased testosterone & sperm production
- slower reproductive response
very slow compared to female aging
What male genitalia finding would be diagnosed when the urinary/meatus opening is below the tip/glans of the penis?
hypospadias
What male genitalia finding would be diagnosed when the urinary/meatus opening is above the tip/glans of the penis?
epispadias
When palpating the scrotum, what would be considered normal findings?
- oval
- firm
- rubbery
- smooth
What are the typical characteristics for testicular tumors?
- painless
- solitary
- firm
between 20-35 years old
What is the usual age range for testicular cancer?
20-35 years old (young males)
What female genitalia part is classifed as a fatty pad superior to the vulva?
mons pubis
What female genitalia part is classified as the opening to the uterus?
cervix
When does adolescents occur for females?
8 1/2 years
What is the first sign of puberty in females?
breast development
What term is used to describe the first menstrual period?
menarche
For an adult female, what occurs in relation to the genitalia with age?
- menopause
- decrease of estrogen production
- ovaries become nonpalpable
very fast compared to male aging
What term is used to describe not having a menstrual cycle for a whole year (usually in older women)?
menopause
What term is used to describe really painful menstrual cycles?
dysmenorrheal
Is it normal to see bleeding after menopause?
no! sign of cancer
What term is used to describe when straining such as coughing or laughing causing the release of urine?
stress incontinence
What term is used to describe when urination is always urgent (they have to go right now or else they’ll pee themselves)?
urge incontinence
During inspection of the external female genitalia, what are you looking for?
- lesions
- sores
- discharge
- swelling