male reproductive system Flashcards
When a separation of the abdominal muscle exists, the weak points of these canals afford an area for the protrusion of the intestine into the groin region. This is called an?
It is called an inguinal hernia
types of inguinal hernia are:
direct hernia, indirect hernia, femoral hernia
hypospadias
If the opening is located
on the underside of the glans, hypospadias is present
epispadias
If the opening is
on the superior aspect of the glans, epispadias exists
chordee
Chordee, a tight
band of skin, causes bowing of the penis. The penis appears to have a C
shape. This is associated with epispadias and hypospadias.
by what age is the foreskin retractable?
by 3 years of age for at least 90% of males the foreskin is retractable
what is phimosis
when the penile foreskin is still tight after 3 yrs of age
is smegma considered a normal finding?
Smegma, a white,
cheesy substance, may
be present. This finding
is considered normal.
spermatocele
spermatocele (a cyst located in the
epididymis), or other conditions
what causes the cremasteric reflex?
The cremasteric reflex may cause the
testicles to migrate upward temporarily. Cold
hands, a cold room, or the stimulus of touch
could cause this response.
what is a varicocele?
A varicocele is a distended
cord and is a common cause of male infertility.
Upon palpation, it may feel like a “bag of worms.”
abnormalities of the penis
- hypospadias,
- Peyronie’s Disease- Hard plaques are found along the dorsum and are palpable under the skin that result in pain and bending of
the penis during erection. - Carcinoma
- Genital warts- std caused by hpv
- Syphilitic Chancre-These nontender lesions appear as round or oval reddened ulcers
- Genital Herpes- coused by hsv
abnormalities of the scrotum
-hydrocele,
-Scrotal Hernia
-Testicular Tumor
-Orchitis- inflammatory process results in painful, tender, and swollen testes.
-Epididymitis
-Torsion of the Spermatic Cord
-Small Testes (less than 2 cm)
-Cryptorchidism- Absence of a testicle in the scrotal sac.
Scrotal Edema
Abnormalities of the Perianal Area
-Pilonidal Cyst Seen as dimpling in the sacrococcygeal area at the midline
- Anal Fissure
- Hemorrhoids (Internal)
- Hemorrhoids (External)
- Perianal Perirectal Abscess
-Prolapse of the Rectum
what produces sperm?
seminiferous tubules
