Male Genitourinary Flashcards
enumerate the functions of the male GU system:
- Manufacturing & protecting sperm for fertilization.
- Transporting sperm
- Regulating hormonal production & secretion of male sex hormones (testosterone)
- Providing sexual pleasure
- Excreting urine
sac that contains testes
scrotum
produces sperm and releases testosterone.
testes
duct from epididymis to ejaculatory duct.
vas deferens
protective sheath around the vas deferens and contains nerves, blood vessels and vas deferens
spermatic cord
produces 70% of semen
seminal vesicles
secretes alkaline substance to neutralize vaginal secretions
bulbourethral gland
produces 20% of semen. and is in direct contact with first part of urethra, moreover, it encloses the neck of the urinary bladder.
prostate
stores sperm until it is mature.
epididymis
filters blood and removes wastes.
kidney
tube connecting kidney to bladder.
ureter
hollow, muscular structure, holds urine.
bladder
passageway for urine
urethra
male sex organ and urine elimination
penis
important for sexual arousal
glans penis
canal for vas deferens from scrotum through the abdominal muscles, inguinal lymph nodes, additionally, it is known for the site for hernia
inguinal area
in the developmental variation for infants, it is the stage where undescended testes & few rugae (testes is located at the lower quadrants in infants) is known
premature
scrotal edema or ecchymosis (bluish discoloration of testes) usually found in infants
breech
accumulation of fluid due to heart disease
ascitis
ventral or dorsal CURVATURE of the penis (common)
chordee
common lf boys under 2
hydroceles and hernias
what is the relationship of the cardiovascular system to the male genitourinary system?
for Nutrients & sex hormones transport and Sexual excitement - erection
what is the relationship of the urinary system to the male genitourinary system?
for ejaculation; urination with the help of the urethra
prostate gland hypertrophy - difficulty in micturition, urinary retention; UTI
it is the difficulty in micturition, urinary retention; UTI
prostate gland hypertrophy
they are known to increase bone density
androgens
_____(ventral urethral opening on the glans) & ____ (dorsal opening)
hypospadias & epispadias
are childer prone to Hernia or lymphadenopathy?
yes
are lumps, masses,in genitals; movable; hard or soft; painful to touch in children
Hernia lymphadenopathy
inflammation of the testis
orchitis
it is the infertility as a result of orchitis in children illnesses
mumps(parotitis)
also known as bed wetting
enuresis
what stage of developmental variation in men has a problem of undescended testis
Childhood stage
use to track sexual maturation in male during puberty by characcharacterizing pubic hair distribution, penile & testicular size
tanner staging