Chapter 14 - The Male Reproductive System

Question 1

BPH

Answer 1

benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)

Question 2

GC

Answer 2

Gonococcus

Question 3

LH

Answer 3

Luteinizing hormone

Question 4

PSA

Answer 4

Prostate-specific antigen

Question 5

STD

Answer 5

Sexually transmitted disease

Question 6

STI

Answer 6

Sexually transmitted infection

Question 7

VD

Answer 7

Venereal disease (sexually transmitted infection)

Question 8

Any hormone that produces male characteristics

Answer 8

Androgen

Question 9

Small gland beside urethra below prostate, secretes part of seminal fluid. Cowper gland.

Answer 9

Bulbourethral gland

Question 10

Surgical removal of end of prepuce (foreskin)

Answer 10

Circumcision

Question 11

Sexual intercourse

Answer 11

Coitus

Question 12

Duct that conveys spermatozoa from epididymis to ejaculatory duct. Vas deferens.

Answer 12

Ductus deferenz

Question 13

Ejection of semen from male urethra

Answer 13

Ejaculation

Question 14

Duct formed by union of ductus deferens and the duct of the seminal vehicle. Carries semen to urethra.

Answer 14

Ejaculatory duct

Question 15

Coiled tube on surface of testis that stores sperm until ejaculation.

Answer 15

Epididymis

Question 16

Hardening of penis or clitoris

Answer 16

Erection

Question 17

Hormone secreted by pituitary gland that acts on gonads.

In male stimulates development of sperm cells

Answer 17

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 18

Mature reproductive cell
Male-spermatozoon
Female-ovum

Answer 18

Gamete

Question 19

Bulbous end of penis

Answer 19

Glans penis

Question 20

A sex gland
Testis
Ovary

Answer 20

Gonad

Question 21

Channel through which testis descends into scrotum

Answer 21

Inguinal canal

Question 22

Cells located between seminiferous tubules of testes that produce hormones. (Testosterone) Cells of leydig.

Answer 22

Interstitial cells

Question 23

Hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland, acts on gonads.

Answer 23

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 24

Cell division that produces gametes, half the number of chromosomes found in other body cells

Answer 24

Meiosis

Question 25

Male organ of copulation and urination

Answer 25

Penis

Question 26

Endocrine gland at base of brain

Answer 26

Pituitary gland

Question 27

Fold of skin over gland penis. Foreskin

Answer 27

Prepuce

Question 28

Gland surrounds urethra below bladder in males and contributes to semen.

Answer 28

Prostate gland.

Question 29

Ability of sexual reproduction is attained and secondary sex characteristics begin to develop.

Answer 29

Puberty

Question 30

Double pouch that contains testes.

Answer 30

Scrotum

Question 31

Thick secretion that transports spermatozoa

Answer 31

Semen

Question 32

Saclike gland behind bladder that contributes to semen.

Answer 32

Seminal vesicle

Question 33

Cells in seminiferous tubules that help in development of spermatozoa. Sustentacular cells

Answer 33

Sertoli cells

Question 34

Cord attached to testis that contains ductus deferens, blood vessels, and nerves within fibrous sheath.

Answer 34

Spermatic cord

Question 35

Mature male sex cells

Answer 35

Spermatozoa

Question 36

Male reproductive gland.Testicle.

Answer 36

Testis

Question 37

Main male sex hormone

Answer 37

Testosterone

Question 38

Duct carries urine out of the body and transports semen in males.

Answer 38

Urethra

Question 39

Duct conveys spermatozoa from epididymis to ejaculatory duct. Ductus deferens

Answer 39

Vas deferens

Question 40

test/o

Answer 40

Testis, testicle

Question 41

orchi/o orchid/o

Answer 41

Testis

Question 42

osche/o

Answer 42

Scrotum

Question 43

Semin

Answer 43

Semen

Question 44

sperm/i spermat/o

Answer 44

Semen, spermatozoa

Question 45

epididym/o

Answer 45

Epididymis

Question 46

vas/o

Answer 46

Vas deferens, ductus deferens, vessel

Question 47

vesicul/o

Answer 47

Seminal vesicle

Question 48

prostat/o

Answer 48

Prostate

Question 49

Nonmalignant enlargement of prostate

Answer 49

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Question 50

Failure of testes to descend into scrotum

Answer 50

Cryptorchidism

Question 51

Inflammation of epididymis

Answer 51

Epididymitis

Question 52

Lack of ability to perform intercourse in males due to failure to initiate or maintain an erection until ejaculation. Impotence

Answer 52

Erectile dysfunction

Question 53

Erectile dysfunction

Answer 53

Impotence

Question 54

Decreased capacity to produce offspring

Answer 54

Infertility

Question 55

Protrusion of intestine or other abdominal organ through inguinal canal, or wall of abdomen into scrotum

Answer 55

Inguinal hernia

Question 56

Inflammation of testis

Answer 56

Orchitis

Question 57

Inflammation of prostate gland

Answer 57

Prostatitis

Question 58

Infection spread through sexual activity. Sexually transmitted disease. Venereal disease

Answer 58

Sexually transmitted infection (STI)

Question 59

Complete inability to produce offspring

Answer 59

Sterility

Question 60

Surgical repair of hernia

Answer 60

Herniorrhaphy

Question 61

Surgical removal of prostate

Answer 61

Prostatectomy

Question 62

Inflammation of urethra

Answer 62

Urethritis

Question 63

Excision of vas deferens

Answer 63

Vasectomy