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Chapter 16 Flashcards

1
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hydrocele

A

fluid accumulation in the scrotum

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2
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varicocele

A

varicose veins on spermatic cord

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3
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orchitis

A

inflammation of testes

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4
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cryptorchidism

A

hidden testes; don’t descend normally

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5
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benign prostatic hyperplasia

A

increase in cell division - BENIGN
Manifests as enlargement of prostate gland

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symptoms of BPH

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weak urine flow, urinary hesitancy, frequency, nocturia

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7
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Prostatic cancer manifestations

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weight loss, back pain

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what is the most common cause of death from cancer in men over 75?

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prostate cancer

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9
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risk factors for prostate cancer

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diet high in red meat
high testosterone levels
chronic prostatitis
familial factors
ethnicity (african american)

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10
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What type of cell is most common with testicular cancer?

A

germ cell

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what is the main risk factor for testicular cancer?

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cryptorchidism (hidden testes)

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12
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what age range is most commonly affected by testicular cancer

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25-45

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13
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What is the most common cause of infertility in men?

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varicocele

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14
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main cause of orchitis

A

mumps

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15
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prostatitis

A

inflammation of prostate gland

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16
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symptoms of prostatitis

A

urethral discharge
dysuria
enlarged prostate gland

17
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complications of cryptorchidism

A

testicular cancer
fertility issues
torsion
inguinal hernia

18
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erectile dysfunction definition

A

difficulty developing and maintaining full erection during intercourse

19
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causes of ED

A

stress
chronic diseases
penile diseases or trauma
low testosterone

20
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Treatment for ED

A

phospodiesterase inhibitors

21
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treatment for BPH

A

reductase inhibitors

22
Q

causes of infertility in men

A

varicocele
sperm deficiency
congenital abnormality
endocrine imbalance
infection of organs
surgical intervention

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