Medical Terminology 7

Question 1

main function of the genitourinary system

Answer 1

produce maintains and transport sperm

develop and maintain male secondary sex characteristics

Question 2

main components of genitourinary

Answer 2

testes
scrotum
seminiferous tubules
epididymis
vas deferens
seminal vesicles
prostate gland
penis

Question 3

testis function

Answer 3

spermatogenesis and steroidgenesis

Question 4

tunica albuginea

Answer 4

dense connective tissue capsule encasing the testis and connection between corpora cavernosa in the penis

Question 5

tunica vasculosa

Answer 5

(testis) loose connective tissue with blood vessels - inner lining of capsule

Question 6

epididymus

Answer 6

crescent shaped structure superior/posterior surface of testis - 7.5cm- ductules lined by pseudostratified columnar epithelial

passageway for sperm to mature and acquire motility

Question 7

halo cells

Answer 7

migrating lymphocytes within the epithelium in epididimus

Question 8

vas deferens

Answer 8

excretory duct connecting with spermatic cord

longest part of the excurrent duct system- direct continuation of tail of epididymus

Question 9

prostate gland

Answer 9

secretes clear slightly alkaline fluid for seminal fluid

secretes prostatic acid phospatase fibrinolysin, citric acid and prostate specific antigen

Question 10

bulbourethral gland

Answer 10

cowper glands- preseminal fluid to lubricate penile urethra to neutralize acidic urine

Question 11

penis

Answer 11

erectile tissue

Question 12

corpus cavernosum

Answer 12

structure x2 in penis cylindrical in shape that fills with blood

Question 13

corpus spongiosum

Answer 13

surrounds the urethra

Question 14

andr-

Answer 14

male

Question 15

balan-

Answer 15

glans penis

Question 16

crypt-

Answer 16

hidden

Question 17

genit-

Answer 17

genitalia

Question 18

gonad-

Answer 18

gonads ,sex glands

Question 19

gon-

Answer 19

seed

Question 20

orch/ orchid-

Answer 20

testis

Question 21

perine-

Answer 21

perineum

Question 22

varic-

Answer 22

dilated vein

Question 23

vesicul-

Answer 23

seminal vesicle

Question 24

-cide

Answer 24

killing

Question 25

-genesis

Answer 25

formation, creation, producing

Question 26

-ism

Answer 26

condition

Question 27

-spandias

Answer 27

slit, fissure

Question 28

brachy-

Answer 28

short

Question 29

epi-

Answer 29

above, upon

Question 30

chlamydia

Answer 30

one of the most damaging STI's unsymptomatic for a period of time but can lead to discharge, epididymitis and swelling in the scrotum

Question 31

gonorrhea

Answer 31

STI involving mucosal surface of the genitourinary tract and can involve rectum and pharynx

Question 32

herpes

Answer 32

HSV1 -oral, HSV2-genital; sores/ blisters spreaed through shedding

Question 33

syphilis

Answer 33

multisymptom disease primary- chancre sencondary- body rash tertiary - spreads to other areas including nervous system and cardiovasular =blindness stroke mental disorders and death

Question 34

thichomoniasis

Answer 34

discharge, dysuria

Question 35

warts

Answer 35

HPV can be a single or clustered lesion

Question 36

anorchism

Answer 36

absence of one or both testicles

Question 37

balanitis

Answer 37

inflammation of skin covering the glans penis

Question 38

benign prostatic hyperplasia

Answer 38

enlargement of the prostate constricting the urethra

Question 39

hypogonadism

Answer 39

decrease or lack of hormones normally produced by the gonads

Question 40

phimosis

Answer 40

stenosis of foreskin so that it cannot be retracted over the glans

Question 41

priapism

Answer 41

prolonged commonly painful erection of the penis, occurring without stimulation

Question 42

prostatitis

Answer 42

acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate

Question 43

hydrocele

Answer 43

swelling of the sac surrounding the testes that is typically harmless

Question 44

spermatocele

Answer 44

abnormal fluid filled sac that develops in the epididymis and may or may not be filled w sperm

Question 45

varicocele

Answer 45

swelling of the veins of the spermatic cord, resembling varicose veins of legs

Question 46

epididymitis

Answer 46

acute of chronic inflammation of the epididymis, usually bc of bacteria

Question 47

orchitis

Answer 47

painful swelling of 1 or both testes commonly associated w mumps that develop after puberty

Question 48

torsion

Answer 48

twist in the spermatic cord- typically result in obstruction of venous drainage but resilient arteries patent

Question 49

GU procedures

Answer 49

digital rectal exam transrectal ultrasound transurethral resection of the prostate brachytherapy of prostate cryosurgery of prostate