male reproductive system

Question 1

where is the gonads/testes located?

Answer 1

in the scrotum outside the body

Question 2

what is the gonads/testes?

Answer 2

the sac suspended between the thighs

Question 3

what temp is needed for sperm production?

Answer 3

Lower temperature needed for sperm production

Question 4

where is sperm produced and developed?

Answer 4

in the testes

Question 5

whats the epididymis? function?

Answer 5

Tightly coiled tube thats about 20 feet long that
Stores sperm until mature and motile and
Produces fluid that becomes part of the seme

Question 6

epididymis location?

Answer 6

Located just above testes in scrotum

Question 7

vas deferens function?

Answer 7

the 2nd tube sperm goes through

Question 8

vas deferens location?

Answer 8

extends up behind the bladder and joins seminal vesicle

Question 9

whats the Seminal Vesicle?

Answer 9

Two small pouch-like tubes that are
Responsible for fluid that nourishes sperm
Makes up large percent of semen
Join with vas deferens at ejaculatory ducts
Carry sperm & fluids through prostate gland and into urethra

Question 10

whats the prostate gland?

Answer 10

secreates alkaline fluid

Question 11

urethra?

Answer 11

Tube that extends from urinary bladder, through penis, to the outside of the body

Question 12

penis?

Answer 12

External male reproductive organ located in front of the scrotum. Composed of spongy, erectile tissue.

Question 13

what is semen made of?

Answer 13

1% sperm, fructose, salts, phospholipids and alkine fluids

Question 14

sperm head?

Answer 14

Contains acrosome/enzymes to break down outer layer of ovum

Question 15

sperm mid piece?

Answer 15

Contains mitochondrial spiral that supplies tail with energy for swimming

Question 16

sperm tail?

Answer 16

Contains axial filament to allow wiggling of tail

Question 17

Sperm nucleus?

Answer 17

Contains genetic information

Question 18

whats a vasectomy?

Answer 18

male sterillization

Question 19

whats a circumcision?

Answer 19

removal of foreskin

Question 20

epididymitis disease? cause?

Answer 20

• Inflammation of the epididymis

- Usually caused by infection

Question 21

symptoms and treatment of epididymitis?

Answer 21

• Pain in testes, swelling, fever

- Antibiotics, Scrotol support, Cold applications, Pain medication

Question 22

testicular cancer?

Answer 22

cancer in the balls of a male

Question 23

what age is most common for testicular cancer?

Answer 23

20-35 years old

Question 24

treatment of testicular cancer?

Answer 24

Orchiectomy (surgical removal of testes), Chemotherapy

and Radiation

Question 25

whats prevention of testicular cancer? and what age do you start it?

Answer 25

monthly self exams starting at age 15?

Question 26

what is Prostatic Hypertrophy/Hyperplasia?

Answer 26

where a male has Difficulty starting to urinate, Urinary frequency, has Nocturia and a Enlarged prostate on rectal exam

Question 27

what is Prostatic Hypertrophy/Hyperplasia most common in what age group?

Answer 27

older males

Question 28

treatment of Prostatic Hypertrophy/Hyperplasia?

Answer 28

Medication and Surgery (TURP)