ESR Module (042) Histology & Functions of Male Reproductive System Flashcards
Morphology of Interstitial (Leydig) cells ?
Discuss the senstivity of Spermatogenic cells
Languistic Meaning of the word Cryptorchidism ?
kryptos , hidden + orchis , testis)
• What happens if maturation is arrested in all the seminiferous tubules at the primary spermatocyte stage?
Infertility Azoospermia ;
Azoospermia is a complete absence of sperm.
• What happens if a baby is born with only sertoli cells lining the seminiferous tubules? In other words, his seminiferous tubules don’t have spermatogonia
Common features of poor semen quality include:
-Hypospermia (ejaculate volume <1.5 mL),
- Oligozoospermia sperm count less than 15 million/mL,
- Abnormal sperm morphology,
- Flagellar defects that impair sperm motility.
What are the effects of castration on the male genital system?
Vas Deferens
Result from urinary tract obstruction and include hesitancy, urgency, nocturia, and poor urinary stream. Chronic obstruction predisposes to recurrent urinary tract infections
Investigations for Benign prostatic hyperplasia ?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia ;
Describe the gross
Benign prostatic hyperplasia Microscopy ?
Complications of BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia) ?
BPH Treatment ?
Investigations for Prostate carcinoma ?
Nature and content of Seminal Vesicles secretions ?
thick yellowish-white secretion containing fructose, proteins, amino acids, prostaglandins, citric and ascorbic acids
Penis
Exp-lain
• Which of the following is not a histological component of the seminiferous tubules?
A. leydig cells
B. sertoli cells
C. spermatogenic cells
A. leydig cells