Male Lab Questions

Question 1

What spinal nerves are responsible for the cremasteric reflex?

Answer 1

T12, L1, L2

Question 2

What are the 3 MC STDs?

Answer 2

Herpes
HPV
Chlamydia

Question 3

Of the male cancers discussed in class, which is more common in males UNDER 35?

Answer 3

testicular

Question 4

What is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in males?

Answer 4

prostate

Question 5

Failure to maintain good hygiene with the foreskin intact, and smoking all increase the risk of which male cancer?

Answer 5

penile

Question 6

Define cryptorchidism.

Answer 6

undescended testicle(s)

Question 7

What are two associated concerned with cryptorchidism?

Answer 7

Infertility

Testicular cancer

Question 8

Define phimosis.

Answer 8

Foreskin cannot be fully retracted.

Question 9

At what age is phimosis a normal finding?

Answer 9

0-4 years of age

Question 10

What might you recommend to decrease the risk of prostate cancer?

Answer 10

Diet low in animal fat

Physical activity

Question 11

What might you recommend to decrease the risk of penile cancer?

Answer 11

Good hygiene (esp. If foreskin intact)
Sexual abstinence, monogamy, condom use (avoid HPV)
quit smoking

Question 12

What are three curable STD’s?

Answer 12

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis

Question 13

List three incurable STD’s

Answer 13

Herpes
HPV
HIV

Question 14

Who should perform a self exam? How often? Why?

Answer 14

Anyone at risk for contacting a STI.
At least once a month.
Self-screening for testicular cancer.

Question 15

Describe the male self exam.

Answer 15

Inspect glans/head
Examine shaft
Examine scrotum and testes
S & S of STIs?