Male Reproductive system

Question 1

The male reproductive system physiology

Answer 1

Produces sex hormones (mostly testorone) that give males their distinct characteristics (e.g., facial hair, increased muscle mass, and low voice pitch) Urinates through the urethra.

Question 2

Describe congenital reproductive disorders
Hypospadias

Answer 2

Urethral meatus located on the ventral surface of the penis.

Risk increases with maternal factors like age less than 35 years, obesity, use of fertility treatments, and hormone therapy.

Question 3

Describe congenital reproductive disorders
Epispadia

Answer 3

Urethral meatus occurs on the dorsal surface of the penis and may extend the entire length of the penis;
-Can cause urination problems
-Increased risk for urinary tract infections

Question 4

Describe congenital reproductive disorders
Testicular Disorders

Answer 4

Cryptorchidism

Undescended testicle

One or both testes do not descend from abdomen to scrotum

Undescended testes usually remain along the path of descent

Question 5

Describe issues with fertility

Answer 5

Unable to carry a pregnancy to term because of spontaneous abortion , recurrent pregnancy loss, or fetal demise

Nutrition
Age
Weight
Exercise
Physical Stress
Psychological stress

Question 6

Disorders of the reproductive structures
Hydrocele

Answer 6

An accumulation of fluid between the layers of the tunica vaginalis (the membrane covering the testes) or along the spermatic cord.

Question 7

Disorders of the reproductive structures
Spermatocele

Answer 7

is a benign sperm containing cyst that develops between the testis and the epididymis

Question 8

Disorders of the reproductive structures
Varicocele

Answer 8

is a dilated vein in the spermatic cord, this results from valve issues that allow blood to pool in the veins.

Question 9

Disorders of the reproductive structures
Testicular Torsion

Answer 9

abnormal rotation of the testes on the spermatic cord, sudden scrotal edema and pain develop as the twisting compresses the blood vessels, leading to ischemia and necrosis.

Question 10

Infectious disorders of the reproductive system
Prostatitis

Answer 10

refers to inflammation of the prostate, which can be either acute or chronic. (bacteria, sperm, trauma, stress, and urinary catheter) that trigger the inflammatory process.

Question 11

Infectious disorders of the reproductive system
Epididymitis

Answer 11

describes an inflammation of the epididymis, the duct connecting the testes to the vas defers, ascending bacterial infections or STIs usually initiate this inflammatory process.

Question 12

Infectious disorders of the reproductive system
Candidiasis

Answer 12

is a yeast infection caused by the common fungus Candida albicans. Can rise from the skin & GI tract and anywhere.

Question 13

Describe and compare cancers of the reproductive system
Penile Cancer

Answer 13

rare malignancy.