Male Genitalia

Question 1

Balanitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the glans penis and prepuce

Question 2

Chordee

Answer 2

Ventral shortening and curvature of the penis

Question 3

Circumcision

Answer 3

Surgical removal of the prepuce

Question 4

Cremasteric

Answer 4

Reflex that causes the scrotum and testicle to rise when the inner thigh is stroked

Question 5

Epididymitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the epididymis

Question 6

Escutcheon

Answer 6

Pattern of hair growth on the pubis and abdomen

Question 7

Glans

Answer 7

Distal portion of the penis produced by the corpus spongiosum

Question 8

Hydrocele

Answer 8

Accumulation of serous fluid in a saclike cavity, especially in the tunica vaginalis testis; serous tumors of the testes or associated parts

Question 9

Hypospadias

Answer 9

Congenital defect resulting in the urethral meatus being located on the ventral surface of the glans penile shaft of the base of the penis

Question 10

Impotence

Answer 10

Inability of the male to achieve and/or maintain penile erection

Question 11

Orchitis

Answer 11

Acute inflammation of the testis due to infection

Question 12

Phimosis

Answer 12

Inability to replace the foreskin to its usual position

Question 13

Priapism

Answer 13

Prolonged penile erection

Question 14

Testicular torsion

Answer 14

Twisting of the testis on the spermatic cord

Question 15

Urethritis

Answer 15

Inflammation of the urethra

Question 16

Varicocele (“Bag of worms”)

Answer 16

Abnormal tortuosity and dilation of veins of the pampiniform plexus within the spermatic cord
Associated with reduced fertility, probably from increased venous pressure and elevated testicular temperature