Packet 1

Question 1

gonads

Answer 1

produce gametes and hormones

Question 2

ducts

Answer 2

responsible for receiving and transporting the gametes

Question 3

accessory glands

Answer 3

responsible for secretion of fluids for the reproductive system

Question 4

scrotum

Answer 4

a pouch suspended to the posterior penis that contains the testes
provides protection and regulates temp

Question 5

dartos muscle

Answer 5

smooth muscle that causes the scrotum to wrinkle

Question 6

cremaster muscle

Answer 6

skeletal muscle that causes the scrotum to retract towards core

Question 7

raphe

Answer 7

divides the scrotum into two chambers

Question 8

testes

Answer 8

oval shaped organs in the scrotum and contains

Question 9

tunica vaginalis

Answer 9

surrounds the testes

Question 10

gubernaculum

Answer 10

attaches the testes to the scrotum

Question 11

seminiferous tubules

Answer 11

site of sperm production in the lobules of the testes

Question 12

rete testis

Answer 12

pathways that collect sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the efferent vessels to the epididymis

Question 13

structures of sperm

Answer 13

cap-contains enzymes
head- contains nucleus
middle piece- contains mitochondria
flagellum- responsible for motility

Question 14

epididymis

Answer 14

coiled structure of the ductal system
stores sperm for maturation, controls fluid, absorbs debris from nonviable spermatozoa

Question 15

vas deferens

Answer 15

cordlike structure that runs from the epididymis to the seminal vesicle
pathway for sperm travel during ejaculation

Question 16

spermatic cord

Answer 16

contains vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and muscles; passes through the inguinal canal

Question 17

inguinal canal

Answer 17

passageway for the spermatic cord through the abdominal muscles

Question 18

superficial inguinal ring

Answer 18

external; opening of the inguinal canal; palpable above the pubic tubercle

Question 19

deep inguinal ring

Answer 19

internal; opening where the spermatic cord exits the canal into the abdominal cavity

Question 20

Hesselbach’s triangle

Answer 20

contains the inferior epigastric vessel, inguinal ligament, and rectus abdominal muscle

Question 21

seminal vesicle

Answer 21

produces alkaline fluid within semen; contracts during ejaculation to move fluid and sperm through ejaculatory duct

Question 22

ejaculatory duct

Answer 22

area where the vas deferens meets the seminal vesicle; pathway for semen into urethra

Question 23

cowper gland

Answer 23

releases alkalitic solution during sex to neutralize urine and make sperm even more viable

Question 24

prostate gland

Answer 24

chestnut shaped organ that surrounds the proximal portion of the urethra
contracts during ejaculation to expel prostatic fluid that is part of semen; fluid aids in sperm health and fertility

Question 25

penis

Answer 25

external genitalia that the urethra runs through to expel urine and semen divided into the base, shaft, and glans penis

Question 26

prepuce

Answer 26

loose skin that covers the glans penis; removed during circumcision

Question 27

corpus cavernosum and spongiosum

Answer 27

erectile tissue; surrounds urethra

Question 28

hormones

Answer 28

GnRH- stimulates secretion of FSH and LH FSH- spermatogenesis LH- testosterone secretion

Question 29

testosterone

Answer 29

sperm production, metabolism, secondary sex, and regulates negative feedback produced in Leydig cells

Question 30

GU exam

Answer 30

inspect skin of the external genitalia and the opening of the urethral meatus palpation the external genitalia for temperature, tenderness, swelling

Question 31

PE

Answer 31

vital signs, general statement, skin, heart and lungs, abdominal exam, GU exam, lymphatic eval, rectal exam

Question 32

cremasteric reflex

Answer 32

palate the medial aspect of the upper thigh inwards using a tongue depressor testicle on the ipsilateral side will retract towards the core

Question 33

prehn's sign

Answer 33

elevate the pt's testicle and asses improvement of testicular pain

Question 34

transillumination

Answer 34

place a light source on the scrotum to illuminate the scrotal content

Question 35

digital rectal exam

Answer 35

performed to palpate the prostate gland for size, shape, consistency, irregularities, and tenderness

Question 36

dx work up

Answer 36

urinalysis, semen analysis, blood work--prostate specific antigen, STI testing, US