Male Genitalia

Question 1

The shaft of the penis is composed of three cylindrical masses of vascular erectile tissue that are bound together by fibrous tissue

Answer 1

two corpora cavernosa on the dorsal side and the corpus spongiosum on the ventral side.

Question 2

extends distally to form the acorn-shaped glans.

Answer 2

corpus spongiosum

Question 3

Center of corpus spongiosum

Answer 3

urethra

Question 4

Fold of foreskin that extends ventrally from the urethral meatus

Answer 4

frenulum

Question 5

Thin-walled sac that is suspended below the pubic bone,posterior to the penis.

Answer 5

Scrotum

Question 6

the muscle contracts when too cold, raising the scrotum and testes upward toward the body for warmth.

Answer 6

cremasteric reflex

Question 7

Testes are pair of

Answer 7

ovoid-shaped organs

Question 8

Each testis is covered by a serous membrane.

Answer 8

Tunica vaginalis

Question 9

Function of testes

Answer 9

produce spermatozoa and male sex hormone testosterone.

Question 10

The testes are suspended in the scrotum by a

Answer 10

spermatic cord

Question 11

protrusion of loops of bowel theough weak areas of the musculature.

Answer 11

Hernia

Question 12

is contained between the anterior superioriliac spine laterally and the symphysis pubis medially.

Answer 12

The inguinal area

Question 13

Running diagonally between these two landmarks, just above and parallel with the inguinal ligament, is the

Answer 13

inguinal canal

Question 14

another potential spot for hernia.

Answer 14

Femoral canal

Question 15

final segment of the digestive system.

Answer 15

Anal canal

Question 16

Anorectal junction or

Answer 16

pectinate line,mucocutaneous junction, or dentate line.

Question 17

can distinguish from the perianal skin by its hairless, moist appearance.

Answer 17

Anal opening(or anal verge)

Question 18

composed of skeletal muscle and is under voluntary control.

Answer 18

External sphincter

Question 19

composed of smooth muscle and is under involuntary control by the autonomic nervous system.

Answer 19

Internal sphincter

Question 20

Anal canal proceeds upward toward the umbilicus. Just above the internal sphincter, the dividing point of the anal canal rectum.

Answer 20

Anorectal Junction

Question 21

rectum is lined with folds of mucosa

Answer 21

Columns of morgagni

Question 22

The folds contain a network of arteries, veins, and visceral nerves. Between the columns are recessed areas known as .

Answer 22

crypts

Question 23

lowest portion of the large intestine and is approximately 12cm long, extending from the end of sigmoid column to the anorectal junction.

Answer 23

Rectum

Question 24

The inside of the rectum contains 3 inward foldings called the _____. The lowest valve may be felt on client’s _____

Answer 24

valve of Houston, left side.

Question 25

lines the upper two thirds of the anterior rectum and dips down enough so that it may be palpated where it forms the rectovesical pouch in men and the rectouterine pouch in women.

Answer 25

The peritoneum

Question 26

enlargement of the prostate gland, has become increasingly common in men over age 40.

Answer 26

Prostatic hyperplasia,

Question 27

Located on either side of and above the prostate gland. These are rabbit-ear-shaped structures that produce the ejaculate that nourishes and protects sperms. They are not normally palpable.

Answer 27

Seminal Vesicles

Question 28

are mucus-producing, pea-sized organs located posterior 10 the prostate gland. These glands surround and empty into the urethra. They are not normally palpable either.

Answer 28

The Couper (or bulbourethral) glands

Question 29

Perineal itching is seen with

Answer 29

crab lice(pediculosis pubis)

Question 30

blood in urine

Answer 30

Hematuria

Question 31

sexual desire

Answer 31

Libido

Question 32

Pain with ejaculation may indicate .

Answer 32

epididymitis

Question 33

-fats in stool.

Answer 33

Steatorrhea

Question 34

Acute HIV infection-

Answer 34

2-4 weeks

Question 35

If an examination of the upper rectum and sigmoid colon is necessary, a _______ should be performed.

Answer 35

sigmoidoscopy

Question 36

Equipment assessing male genitalia

Answer 36

• Stool • Gown • Disposable nonlatex gloves • Flashlight (for possible transillumination) • Stethoscope (for possible auscultation) • Water-soluble lubricant • Specimen card

Question 37

Lice or nit (eggs) infestation at the base of the penis of pubic hair is known as .

Answer 37

pediculosis pubis or crabs

Question 38

A tight foreskin that cannot be retracted is called .

Answer 38

phimosis

Question 39

A foreskin that, once retracted, cannot be returned to cover the glans is called .

Answer 39

paraphimosis

Question 40

is displacement of the urinary meatus to the ventral surface of the penis.

Answer 40

Hypospadias

Question 41

is displacement of the urinary meatus to the dorsal surface of the penis.

Answer 41

Epispadias

Question 42

Absence of a testis suggests (an undescended testicle).

Answer 42

cryptorchidism

Question 43

A peritoneal protrusion into the rectum, called a .

Answer 43

rectal shelf

Question 44

A swollen, tender prostate may indicate .

Answer 44

acute prostatitis

Question 45

Stool is normally

Answer 45

semisolid, brown, and free from blood.