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Chapter 15 - Male Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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Any hormone that produces male characteristics; root andr/o means “male”

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androgen

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

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bulbourethral gland

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3
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Sexual intercourse

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coitus

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3
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Surgical removal of the end of the prepuce (foreskin)

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circumcision

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4
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The duct that conveys spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. Also called vas deferens

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ductus deferens

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4
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Ejection of semen from the male urethra

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ejaculation

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5
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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

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ejaculatory duct

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6
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A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that acts on the gonads.

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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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6
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A coiled tube on the surface of the testis that stores sperm until ejaculation (root: epididym/o)

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epididymis

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7
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The stiffening or hardening of the penis or the clitoris, usually because of sexual excitement

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erection

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8
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A mature reproductive cell, the spermatozoon in the male and the ovum in the female

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gamete

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9
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The bulbous end of the penis

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glans penis

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10
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A sex gland; testis or ovary

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gonad

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10
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Cells located between the seminiferous tubules of the testes that produce hormones, mainly testosterone. Also called cells of Leydig (LI-dig).

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interstitial cells

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10
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The channel through which the testis descends into the scrotum in the male

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inguinal canal

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11
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The type of cell division that forms the gametes; it results in cells with 23 chromosomes, half the number found in other body cells

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meiosis

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11
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The male organ of copulation and urination (adjective: penile)

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penis

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A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that acts on the gonads

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

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12
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An endocrine gland at the base of the brain

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pituitary gland

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13
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The fold of skin over the glans penis; the foreskin

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prepuce

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14
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A gland that surrounds the urethra below the bladder in males and contributes secretions to the semen (root: prostat/o)

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prostate gland

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15
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Period during which the ability for sexual reproduction is attained and secondary sex characteristics begin to develop

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puberty

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16
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The thick secretion that transports spermatozoa (roots: semin, sperm/I, spermat/o)

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semen

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16
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A double pouch that contains the testes (root: osche/o)

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scrotum

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17
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A sac-like gland behind the bladder that contributes secretions to the semen (root: vesicul/o)

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seminal vesicle

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18
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Cord attached to the testis that contains the ductus deferens, blood vessels, and nerves enclosed within a fibrous sheath

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spermatic cord

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19
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Cell in a seminiferous tubule that aids in the development of spermatozoa; sustentacular (sus-ten-TAK-u-lar) cell

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Sertoli cell

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20
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Mature male sex cells (plural: spermatozoa) (root: sperm/i, spermat/o)

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spermatozoon

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21
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The male reproductive gland (plural is also called testicles)

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testis

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22
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The main male sex hormone

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testosterone

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23
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The duct that carries urine out of the body and also transports semen in the male

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urethra

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24
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The duct that conveys spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. Also called ductus deferens

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vas deferens

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25
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Erectile dysfunction is also known as:

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impotence

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26
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Decreased capacity to produce offspring

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infertility

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27
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Complete inability to produce offspring

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sterility

28
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Inflammation of the urethra; often caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia infections

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urethritis

29
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FSH and LH are produced in the:

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pituitary

30
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The ductus deferens is cut in a(n):

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vasectomy

31
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The sex cells are the:

A

gametes

32
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Destruction of sperm cells is:

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spermatolysis

33
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Surgical fixation of the testis is:

A

orchiopexy

34
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An oscheolith is a(n):

A

stone in the scrotum

35
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The cell division that forms the sex cells is:

A

meiosis

35
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A vasovasostomy is used to:

A

reverse a vasectomy

35
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Inflammation of the vas deferens and seminal vesicle:

A

Vasovesiculitis

36
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A condition of having an undescended testis is termed:

A

cryptorchidism

37
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Sexual intercourse is also known as:

A

coitus

38
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Inflammation of the glans penis is called:

A

balanitis

39
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Continuous erection of the penis is also known as:

A

Priapism

40
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TURP is an abbreviation for a(n):

A

type of prostate surgery

41
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A vesiculogram is and x-ray of the:

A

seminal vesicle

42
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The coiled tube on the surface of the testis that stores sperm is the _____.

A

epididymis

43
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A balanic disorder involves what?

A

glans penis

44
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Continuous erection of the penis

A

priapism

45
Q

Treponema pallidum causes _____.

A

syphilis

46
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A disease found only in men:

A

andropathy

47
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Incision of the seminal vesicle

A

vesiculotomy

48
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Suture of the ductus deferens

A

vasorrhaphy

49
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The permanent form of contraception in males is _______.

A

vasectomy

50
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Absence of a testis

A

anorchism

51
Q

A wartlike lesion on the genitals:

A

condyloma

52
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Inflammation of the glans penis:

A

balanitis

53
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Surgical repair or reconstruction of the glans penis:

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balanoplasty

54
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia is _____.

A

enlargement of the prostate

55
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_______ occurs when the foreskin narrows and prevents exposure of the glans penis.

A

Phimosis

56
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An undescended testis is called:

A

cryptorchidism

57
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Excision of the prepuce from the penis:

A

circumcision

58
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A fluid-filled hernia into the testes is a _______.

A

hydrocele

59
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BPH is an abbreviation for _____.

A

enlargement of the prostate

60
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Another term for impotence is _____.

A

erectile dysfunction

61
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A(n) ______ is a clinical exam that involves palpation of the prostate gland.

A

A DRE (digital rectal exam)

62
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GC is an abbreviation for _____.

A

an organism that causes an STI

63
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Surgical fixation of a testis

A

orchidopexy

64
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Pain in the testis:

A

orchialgia

64
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Scanty production of sperm is what?

A

oliigospermia

65
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_____ refers to an accumulation of serous fluid in the testis.

A

Hydrocele

65
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Deficiency of spermatozoa:

A

oligospermia

66
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A common surgical procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia is _______.

A

TURP

67
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A virus that causes genital warts

A

HPV

68
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Interstitial cells produce _____.

A

hormones

69
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The main androgen is _____.

A

testosterone

70
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Which organ surrounds the proximal portion of the urethra and secretes a fluid that becomes part of semen?

A

prostate gland

71
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The male reproductive structure that produces spermatozoa and testosterone is the _____.

A

testicle

72
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Which structure carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the urethra?

A

vas deferens

73
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The term oscheal is the same as the term _____.

A

scrotal

74
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Swelling in one testicle or both testicles caused by swelling of the veins in the spermatic cord.

A

varicocele

75
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What is the trade name for sildenafil citrate?

A

Viagra

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