Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Med term > Male Reproductive System Terms > Flashcards

Male Reproductive System Terms Flashcards

1
Q

functions of male reproductive system

A

produces and delivers sperm and secretes male sex hormones

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

organs of male system

A

bulbourethral glands, epididymis, penis, prostate gland, seminal vesicles, testes, vas deferens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

testes

A

oval-shaped organs in scrotum that produces sperm and secretes testosterone. singular is testis; also called testicles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

testosterone

A

necessary for proper development of sperm, male reproductive and secondary sexual characteristics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

spermatogenesis

A

process that produces sperm and occurs within seminiferous tubules of testes. testes must maintain proper temp. for sperm to survive. lower temp. levels are achieved by suspending testes in scrotum outside body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

epididymis

A

coiled tube-shaped organ that lies on top of testes within scrotum and location for sperm maturation and storage. releases sperm into vas deferns

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

shaft of penis

A

contains urethra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

glans penis

A

tip of penis protected by prepuce.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

prepuce

A

covering of skin that can be removed during circumcision

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

penis

A

contains erectile tissue; increased blood flow during sexual stimulation results in erection which allows it to be placed within vagina and ejaculate semen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

urethra

A

male urethra extends from bladder to tip of penis. serves to eliminate urine and ejaculate semen. sphincter closes during ejaculation to prevent urine escaping

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

vas deferens

A

carries sperm from epididymis up into pelvic cavity (travels in front of, over, and down the bladder) and empties into urethra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

spermatic cord

A

cord-like structure between pelvic cavity and scrotum that consists of 2 vas deferntia, nerves, arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

seminal vesicles

A

two glands at base of urinary bladder that secrete fluid rich in glucose to nourish sperm. are connected to vas deferens just before it empties into urethra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

semen

A

seminal vesicle fluid and sperm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

prostate gland

A

single gland located just below urinary bladder that secretes alkaline fluid to neutralize pH of urethra and vagina critical for sperm survival. surrounds urethra. enlargement causes problems with urination and ejaculation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

bulbourethral gland

A

cowper’s gland, 2 small glands on either side of urethra just below prostate that secrete a mucus-like lubricating fluid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

balanic

A

pertaining to the glans penis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

epididymal

A

pertaining to epididymis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

penile

A

pertaining to penis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

prostatic

A

pertaining to prostate gland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

spermatic

A

pertaining to sperm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

testicular

A

pertaining to testes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

vasal

A

pertaining to vas deferens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

vesicular

A

pertaining to seminal vesicles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

urology

A

branch of medicine that treats urinary and male reproductive system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

aspermia

A

condition of having no sperm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

balanorrhea

A

discharge from the glans penis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

oligospermia

A

condition of having too few sperm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

spermatolysis

A

anything that destroys sperm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

anorchism

A

the absence of testes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

cryptochidism

A

failure of testes to descend into scrotum before birth

33
Q

hydrocele

A

accumulation of fluid around testes or along spermatic cord

34
Q

orchitis

A

inflammation of one or both testes

35
Q

sterility

A

inability to father children due to a problem with spermatogenesis

36
Q

testicular carcinoma

A

malignant tumor of testes

37
Q

testicular torsion

A

twisting of spermatic cord

38
Q

varicocele

A

varicose veins of the spermatic cord

39
Q

epididymitis

A

inflammation of epidiymis

40
Q

benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

A

noncancerous enlargement of prostate gland; common in older men

41
Q

prostate cancer

A

malignant tumor of prostate gland

42
Q

prostatitis

A

inflammation of the prostate gland

43
Q

balanitis

A

inflammation of the glans penis

44
Q

epispadias

A

congenital opening of urethra on dorsal surface of penis

45
Q

erectile dysfunction (ED)

A

inability to engage in sexual intercourse due to inability to maintain erection; impotence

46
Q

hypospadias

A

congenital opening of urethra on underside of penis

47
Q

phimosis

A

narrowing of prepuce; constricts glans penis

48
Q

priasism

A

persistent and painful erection; caused by pathology not sexual stimulation

49
Q

chancroid

A

highly infectious non-syphilitic venereal ulcer

50
Q

chlamydia

A

bacterial genital infection in males and females

51
Q

genital herpes

A

viral infection that appears like blisters

52
Q

genital warts

A

warts on genitalia of both sexes; caused by virus

53
Q

gonorrhea (GC)

A

bacterial infection of mucous membranes of males and females

54
Q

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

A

sexually transmitted virus that attacks immune system

55
Q

sexually transmitted disease (STD)

A

disease usually acquired as a result of sexual intercourse; formerly called venereal disease (VD)

56
Q

syphilis

A

chronic bacterial infection; attacks multiple organs including brain

57
Q

trichomoniasis

A

genitourinary infection caused by a protist in both males and females

58
Q

prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

A

blood test to screen for prostate cancer

59
Q

semen analysis

A

part of ferility workup; analyzed for number, swimming strength, and shape

60
Q

digital rectal exam (DRE)

A

manual examination for enlarged prostate

61
Q

balanoplasty

A

surgical repair of glans penis

62
Q

castration

A

removal of testes

63
Q

circumcision

A

removal of prepuce

64
Q

epididymectomy

A

surgical removal of a testis

65
Q

orchidectomy

A

surgical removal of a testis

66
Q

orchidopexy

A

surgical fixation to pin undescended testes in scrotum

67
Q

orchiectomy

A

surgical removal of a testis

68
Q

orchiotomy

A

cutting into testis

69
Q

orchioplasty

A

surgical repair of a testis

70
Q

prostatectomy

A

surgical removal of prostate gland

71
Q

sterilization

A

process of rendering a male or female unable to conceive children

72
Q

transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR, TURP)

A

removal of prostate tissue by inserting device through urethra

73
Q

vasectomy

A

removal of a segment of vas deferens to prevent sperm from ejaculating

74
Q

vasovasostomy

A

reconnects end of vas deferens to reverse a vasectomy

75
Q

androgen therapy

A

replacement of male hormones

76
Q

antiprostatic agents

A

shrinks benign prostatic hypertrophy

77
Q

erectile dysfunction agents

A

temporarily produces erection

78
Q

spermatocide

A

destroys sperm

Med term (15 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions