Ch. 9: Male Reproductive System

Question 1

testicular cancer

Answer 1

malignant tumor of the testicles

Question 2

cryptorchidism; cryptorchism

Answer 2

undescended testicles

Question 3

hydrocele

Answer 3

sac of clear fluid in the scrotum

Question 4

testicular torsion

Answer 4

twisting of the spermatic cord

Question 5

varicocele

Answer 5

enlarged, dilated veins near the testicles

Question 6

benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Answer 6

benign growth of cells within the prostate gland

Question 7

prostate cancer

Answer 7

malignant tumor of the prostate gland

Question 8

hypospadias

Answer 8

congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip

Question 9

Peyronie disease

Answer 9

abnormal curvature of the penis

Question 10

phimosis

Answer 10

narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis

Question 11

chlamydia

Answer 11

bacterial infection of the urethra and reproductive tract

Question 12

gonorrhea

Answer 12

inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria)

Question 13

herpes genitalis

Answer 13

infection of the skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)

Question 14

human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

Answer 14

infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus

Question 15

syphilis

Answer 15

chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)

Question 16

PSA test

Answer 16

measurement of levels of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood

Question 17

semen analysis

Answer 17

microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid

Question 18

casteration

Answer 18

surgical excision of the testicles or ovaries

Question 19

circumcision

Answer 19

surgical procedure to remove the prepuce (foreskin) of the penis

Question 20

digital rectal examination (DRE)

Answer 20

finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland

Question 21

photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)

Answer 21

removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser (Laser “TURP”)

Question 22

transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Answer 22

removal of portions of prostate gland through the urethra

Question 23

vasectomy

Answer 23

bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens