Male Reproductive System Flashcards

1
Q

This part of the external genitalia is an outpouching of the abdominal wall it consists of loose cutaneous sacs and superficial fascia that hangs from the root of the penis

A

Scrotum

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2
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Separates into two sacs that contains one testes each sac

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Vertical internal septum

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3
Q

The testicular temperature is regulated by the contraction and relaxation of muscle fibers called

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Cremaster muscle

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4
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Elevates the testis bringing them closer to the pelvic cavity in response to cool temperature or the sense the testes moving them farther away the pelvic cavity in response to heat

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CreMaster muscle

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5
Q

Testicular temperature is regulated _____ below normal body temperature to ensure production in survival of spermatozoa

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2-3 degrees

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6
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These are oval shape glands confined in the scrotum

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Testes (singular: testis)

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7
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Consist of the vas deferens, nerves, and blood vessels such as testicular arteries veins and lymphatic vessels that oxygenate drain and carry testosterone to the body.

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Spermatic cord

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8
Q

The tunica albuginea forms extension called septa that consequently divides the testes into compartment called

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Lobules

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9
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Each lobule contains ______ seminiferous tubules

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1 to 4

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10
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Are tightly coiled tubes where sperm are produced in a process called spermatogenesis

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Seminiferous tubules

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11
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Are found in the spaces between adjacent seminiferous to bills these cells secrete testosterone or hormone that assist in the descent of the testicles and development of the external male genitalia during prenatal secretion and development of male secondary sexual characteristic during puberty

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Leydig cells

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12
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The follicle stimulating hormones stimulates the _____ and speeds up spermatogenesis

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Sertoli cells

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13
Q

Luteinizing hormone stimulates leydig cells that secretes __________

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Testosterone

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14
Q

This hormone inhibits the release of FSH to slow down the production of sperm

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Inhibin

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15
Q

Controls the development growth and maintenance of male sex organs, stimulates muscle buildup and bone development, protein annabolism, causes maturation of sperm cells, causes thyroid cartilage enlargement that causes deepening the voice

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Testosterone

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16
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Is the process in which a sperm is produced by the seminiferous to bills of the testes

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Spermatogenesis

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17
Q

Spermatogenesis entire process takes about _____ days

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64 to 72

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18
Q

Is known as the male gamete also known as sperm cell

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Spermatozoa

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19
Q

About what million sperms are produced daily via spermatogenesis

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300 million

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20
Q

The sperm have a life expectancy of __ hours inside the female reproductive system

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48

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21
Q

How many chromosomes do we have

A

23

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22
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Its Main function is the transport of sperm cells from the body

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Ducts system

23
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Is a comma shaped organ that is made up of highly convoluted tube that is roughly 6 m long. this is found at the posterior lateral side of the testis

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Epididymis

24
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Also called Seminole duct this is a straightened chord that starts from the epididymus via the spermatic court through the inguinal canal and arches over the urinary bladder

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Vas deferens

25
Q

Consists of the doctor’s deference testicular artery autonomic nerves veins and lymphatic vessels The structure is considered a supporting structure of the male reproductive system

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Spermatic cord

26
Q

Is located at the base of the bladder it is a vicious yellowish and alkaline fluid that contains fructose prostaglandins vitamin c clotting proteins and other substance that nourish and activate the sperm

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Seminole vesicle

27
Q

Seminole vesicle secretes ____ percent of the ejaculates total volume which is produced mainly during ejaculation

A

60%

28
Q

Is a donut shaped gland that encircles the upper prosthetic part of the urethra and its size is that of a chestnut

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Prostate gland

29
Q

Prostate gland secretes about ____ percent of the ejaculate volume characterized to be milky and slightly acidic

A

25

30
Q

Is a pea size gland inferior the prostate this gland secretes mucus for lubrication and a protective alkaline substance that neutralize acid to decreasing sperm damage in the urethra

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Bulbo urethral gland

31
Q

Liquid semen coagulates within __ minutes upon ejaculation due to the fibronogen from the seminal vesicle

A

5

32
Q

The average volume of semen is about

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2.5 to 6 ml

33
Q

Is the male organ of copulation that delivers spermatozoa to the female reproductive tract is contain the urethra which is the passageway for semen and urine it is cylindrical in shape and consists of a body glands penis and a root

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Penis

34
Q

The body of the penis is composed of three cylindrical masses of tissue which are

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2 corpus cavernosa and 1 corpus spongiosum

35
Q

It is the final excretory organ of urination

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Penis

36
Q

Hairless thin skin that’s adhere so loosely freely and movable allowing for expansion of the erect penis

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Shaft

37
Q

What are the three parts of the penis

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Root, shaft, and glans penis

38
Q

The head of the penis

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Glans penis

39
Q

For uncircumcised mail it is the foreskin that covers the glands

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Prepuce

40
Q

Loughed epithelial cells in mucus collect between glands and foreskin forming a white cheese-like substance called

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Smegma

41
Q

Involves removal of the purpose or foreskin of the penis

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Circumcision

42
Q

Responsible for moving sperm

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Ducts

43
Q

Are used in assessment of pre adolescent and adolescent males

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Tanner’s stages of maturation

44
Q

Affecting men older than for teachers of age cause in unknown but during aging fibromascular structures of the prostate gland atrophy and collagen gradually right places the muscular element of the prostate

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Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)

45
Q

Impotence failure to consistently maintain a sufficiently ridged erect penis to allow for sexual intercourse

Present as a lack of desire or inability to ejaculate

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Erectile dysfunction

46
Q

A sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria that is also sometimes called “the clap”, “tulo or “drip”

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Gonorrhea

47
Q

Its a sexually transmitted infection We are one or more sores develop on your genitals

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Syphilis

48
Q

Are type of sexually transmitted infection that causes warts small bumps or growths to form in and around your genitals and rectum

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Genital warts

49
Q

Is defined as inability to attract the skin (foreskin or prepuce) covering the head of the penis

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Fimosas

50
Q

Happens to people with partially circumcised or uncircumcised penises this medical emergency happens when the foreskin is unable to be thrown back down over the glands of the penis

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Paraphimosis

51
Q

Is a birth defect in boys in which to opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis

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Hypospadias

52
Q

It’s a rare birth defect located at the opening of the urethra theoreta does not develop into full tube in the urine access the body from an abnormal location

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Epispadias

53
Q

A condition in which one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum

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Cryptorchidism

54
Q

Occurs if a small part of the intestine drops into the scrotum with the testes

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Inguinal hernia