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consists of

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spermatic cords
seminal vesicles
ductal deferens
ejaculatory ducts
prostate gland
bulbourethral glands
epipydymides
2 testes

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what is the scrotum

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pouch of pigmented skin, fibrous, connective tissue and smooth muscle
divided into two compartments each holding one testicle, one epdidymis and one end of the testicular spermatic cord

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where does it lie

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below the pubis symphysis
infront of the upper part of the thigh and behind the penis

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what is the testes

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male repro organ
suspended by the scrotum by the spermatic cord

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what are the three layers of tissue in the scrotum

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tunica vaginalis
tunica albuginea
tunica vasculosa

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tunica vaginalis

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double layer membrane which forms the testes outer covering
down growth of the abdominal and pelvic peritoneum
in foetal development the testes begins at the lumbar region in the abdominal cavity which then descends into the scrotum, taking the peritoneum, blood vessels, lymph vessels and different duct with them
it eventually becomes detached from the abdominal peritoneum

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tunica albuginea

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fibrous covering, middle layer extends inwards forming septa
divides the glandular structure into lobules (200-300)

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tunica vasculosa

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inner layer of capillaries supported by connective tissue

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dartos muscle

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found in the scrotum dermis, contraction causes the scrotum skin to wrinkle, raising the scrotum

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cremaster muscle

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layer of skeletal muscle, which moves the testes away or towards the body to maintain optimum temperature of spermogeneis - cremaster reflex

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seminiferous tubule

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1-4 lobules of germinal epithelial cells, composed of spermatogonia and sterols cells, cells of leydig surround the tubules (secrete testosterone). At the upper pole of the testis, the tubules combine to form a single tubule, thus us repeatedly folding and tightly packed forming the epididymis

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what does the epididymis leave the scrotum as

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deferent duct in the spermatic cord

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what pass to the testes via the spermatic cord

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blood and lymph vessels

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spermatic cord

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suspends the testes in the scrotum
each cord: testicular artery. testicular vein, lymphatics, deferent duct and testicular nerves
covered by a sheath of smooth muscle, connective and fibrous tissue which extends through the inguinal canal and it attached to the testes at the posterior wall

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what could happen if there is a left testicular tumour

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cause an expansion in the left testicular even which can impact the left kidney due to drainage issues

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arterial supply

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testicular artery branches from AA just below the renal artery

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venous drainage

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testicular vein -> abdominal cavity
left vein opens into the left renal vein
right vein opens into the IVC

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lymphatics

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LN around the aorta

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nerve supply

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branches from T10/T11 nerves

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functions of male repro

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production, maturation and storage of spermatozoa
delivery of spermatozoa in semen into the female urinary tract

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<0.5Gy effect on the testes

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oligiospermia (low sperm count)
can occur 1-4 years after radiation

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0.5-2Gy effect on testes

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azopsermia (complete loss of sperm count) can return to normal after around 3.5 years
shouldn’t try for a baby for at least 18 months as risk of genetic damage

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> 2.5Gy

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sterility

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what is the indirect damage to the testes

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RT to the brain (pituitary gland)

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are cells of leydig radioresistant or radiosensitive
radioresistant
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deferent duct
passes up from the tests through the inguinal canal and ascends medially towards the post wall of the bladder, at the end of the lower region each SV opens into a short duct which joins the deferent duct to form the ejaculatory duct
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SV
two small fibromusclar pouches lined with columnar epithelium, lying post bladder contract and expel seminal fluid in ejaculation seminal fluid forms 60% of the volume of semen, is alkaline to protect the sperm in the acidic environment of the vagina contains fructose for fuel
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ejaculatory ducts
two tubes, each formed by the union of the duct from a SV and deferent duct pass through the prostate gland, joining the urethra carrying seminal fluid and sperm to the urethra composed of the same layers as SV
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prostate gland
lies infront of the rectum and behind the pubis symphysis completely surrounded by the urethra as it emerges from the bladder outer fibrous covering, enclosing glandular tissue wrapped in smooth muscle secretes a thin milky fluid which makes up 30% of fluid in the semen contains a clotting enzyme which thickens the semen in the vagina, increasing the likelihood of it being retained close to the cervix
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two functions of the testes
production of testosterone spermatogenesis
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production of testosterone
stimulates testicular descent prior birth regulates spermatogenesis maintains males accessory organs maintains and develops secondary sex characteristics stimulates sexual behaviours and drive
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spermatogenesis
directly stimulated by testosterone indirectly stimulated by FSH begins in the spermatogonia (SC) in the outer layer of the seminiferous tubules in the mucosa one daughter cell remains undifferentiated at the basement membrane whilst the other (primary spermatocyte) is pushes towards the lumen of the seminiferous tubule in meiosis I, DNA replication occurs, chromosomes seek their match and join forming a single chromosome with two copies of DNA, At the end of the division the two secondary spermatocytes will have 23 chromosomes but 2 DNA copies in meiosis II chromosomes split forming 4 daughter cells = spermatids each with 23 chromosomes spermatids mature to become spermatozoa this occurs in the cytoplasm of the Sertoli cells
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spermiation
detachment of sperm from the Sertoli cells, which release into the lumen of seminiferous tubules
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three parts of the urethra
prostatic membranous penile
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prostatic urethra
originates from the urethral orifice of the bladder and passes through the prostate gland
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membranous urethra
shortest and narrowest part of the urethra, extends from the prostate gland to the bulb, passes through the penile membrane
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penile urethra
lies within the corpus spongiosum and terminates at the external urethral orifice in the glans
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internal sphincter
a ring of smooth muscle at the neck of the bladder, prostate gland sits below this
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external sphincter
ring of skeletal muscle surrounding the membranous part
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what is ejaculation
sperm is expelled from the epididymus and passes through the deferent duct, ejaculatory duct and the urethra. contractions of the smooth muscle (deferent duct) propels semen contractions are under sympathetic stimulation SV walls and prostate gland also contract adding their contents to the fluid passing though the genitile ducts causes semene to travel out of the external urethral orifice sphincter
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what ph is semen
slightly alkaline to neutralise the acidic environment within the vagina
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what happens if the sperm isn't ejaculated
sperm dies and reabsorbed by the epididymis
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lymphatics of the skin and prepuce
superficial inguinal presentation: fumigating inguinal node, broken through the skin surface
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gland and corpora lymphatics
deep inguinal node into external iliac
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three sections of the penis
root, shaft and glans
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root
anchors the penis to the perineum
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shaft
externally visible part, which is movable formed of three cylindrical masses of erectile tissue and smooth muscle erectile tissue is supported by fibrous tissue covered with skin and has a rich blood supply
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how many columns does the CC have
two
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how many columns does the CS have
one which lies in between the two columns of CC which contains the urethra
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glans
tip which is expanded into a triangular structure extending part of the CC, semen and urine will leave the external urethral orifice smegma is secreted within the foreskin, if not cleaned properly this can build up and could lead to a potential penile tumour
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foreskin
found just above the glans , skin is folded upon itself, forming a movable double layer
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arterial blood flow of penis
deep, dorsal and bulbar arteries which are branches from the internal pudenal arteries
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venous drainage of the penis
blood is drained to the internal pudenal and internal iliac veins which join to external iliac vein forming the common iliac into the IVC
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parasympathetic of penis
filling of blood of the spongy erectile tissue, cause arteriolar dilation and venoconstriction, increasing blood flow into the penis and obstructs outflow penis becomes engorged and erects blood vessels dilate, diameter of lumen increases, increasing blood flow into CC. erectile tissue becomes engorged with arterial blood which compresses on the vein maintaining the erection. The CS keeps the urethra open for semen to leave the penis. once it reaches a critical level, stimulation switches to sympathetic
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sympathetic stimulation of penis
causes sphincter muscles to contract closing the bladder preventing the reflux of semen. Reproductive ducts contract forcing semen out into the urethra, end point is when the bulbospongious muscles contract forcing the expulsion of semen
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corpus cavernosa
forms wing like structures which attaches the penis to the ischium central artery runs through the centre of the column
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corpus spongiosum
extended portion of the penile bulb, keeps the urethra open during ejaculation extends upwards into the body and distally forming the glans
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prostate relations
inf: urinary bladder rectum sits behind the SV, SV may be included within the TV
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prostatic fluid
citric acid: sperm can produce ATP prostatic enzymes: PSA, pepsinogen, amylase, breaks down clotting proteins released by SV's seminal plasmin: antibiotic which prevents UTI acid phosphate: unknown function secreted by the prostate, enters the urethra by contractions helps maintain sperm through semen
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prostate structure
true capsule = fibrous lining false capsule = lies beneath the truth capsule, layer of connective tissue between the layers are a venous plexus, which drains blood into veins found in the L-spine mets in L spine are common as blood drains directly into overlaying parts muscular layer = lots of glandular tissue peripheral zone is larger in young men which atrophies over time
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benign prostatic hypertrophy
compresses prostatic urethra, causing urinary dysfunction consequence of inflammation or prostatis in the UB or prostate, or due to catherisation
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BPH symptoms
nocturne, urgency
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psa levels
<4ng/ml = normal >10ng/ml = prostate cancer
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what might be offered regarding PSA as a treatment
AS, with routine blood tests

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