Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary Tract Flashcards
What happens between the microorganisms and the Genitourinary Tract
Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary Tract
The substances
The Genitourinary Tract, Its Defenses, and Normal Biota
Removing the substances
Urinary Tract
Reproduction as its major function
Genital System
Kidneys
Bladder
Two Main Parts
Ureters
Urethra
Two Accessory Organs
Produce sperm cells and hormones
Testes
Leads out the Testes
Epididymis
Terminates the ejaculatory duct
Vas Deferens
Walnut-shaped structure
Prostate Gland
Housed cylindrical organ
Penis
Uterine tubes
Fallopian Tubes
Fertilize eggs
Ovaries
Exit tubes
Vagina
Common site of the infection
Cervix
Flushing action
Defense Mechanism
Flow of the urine
Desquamation
Acidic
Urine
Lysozyme
Lactoferin
Antibacterial Proteins
Secretory IgA
Primary Enzyme
In GU Tract
Normal Biota in Genitourinary Tract
Prevotella
Veillonella
Gardenella
Normal Biota in Bacteria
Lactobacillus
Streptococcus
Normal Biota in Disease
The relations
Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Urinary Tract