Reproductive System Flashcards
Sperm route
Seminiferous tubules
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Ejaculatory duct
Urethra
Accessory sex glands of the male reproductive system
Seminal vesicles
Prostate
Bulbourethral glands
Supporting structures of the male reproductive system
Penis
Scrotum
Function of accessory glands
Produce substances that protect the gametes and facilitate their movement
Function of supporting structures
Assist in delivery of gametes
Pouch that supports the testes
Scrotum
Median ridge that separates the scrotum into lateral portions
Raphe
Composed of smooth muscle fibers found in the subcutaneous layer of the Scrotum
Dartos muscle
Divides the scrotum into two compartments
Scrotal septum
Collection of serous fluid in the tunica vaginalis
Hydrocele
Small bands of skeletal muscle that descends as an extension of the internal oblique muscle through the speramtic cord
Cremaster muscle
Partially covers the testest
Tunica Vaginalis
Divides the testest into little compartments
Tunica albuginea
Site of sperm maturation
Epididymis
The process by which the seminiferous tubules produce sperm
Spermatogenesis
Functions of epididymis
Propel sperm to vas deferens
Stores sperm
Non-inflammatory Prostatitis
Category IIIB
Composition of the spermatic cord
Vas deferens
Testicular artery
Veins
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Category II
Formed by the union of the duct from the seminal vesicle ejaculatory duct
Shared terminal for reproductive and urinary system
Inflammatory Chronic Prostatitis
Category IIIA
Inflammation of the prostate gland
Prostatitis
Acute bacterial prostatitis
Category I
Pathogens of prostatitis
E. Coli
Pseudomonads
Staph
Strep
Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis
Category IV
A category of prostatitis that presents with ED
Category II, IIIA, IIIB
Medications for BPH
5-a-reductase inhibitors
a-adrenergic blockers
antimuscarinics
An age-related non-malignant enlargement of the prostate gland.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dietary risk factors of BPH
Milk and dairy products
When is it considered BPH?
When prostatic volume is greater than 30 mL
Inflammation of the Epididymis
Epididymitis
Risk factors of BPH
Age > 50 y/o
PSA > 1.4
PV > 30 mL
Intl Prostate Symptom Score > 8
Clinical manifestations of BPH
Nocturia
Urinary frequency
Urinary urgency
Weakened stream
CM of Orchitis
Testicular pain and tenderness
Swelling
Unilateral scrotal pain radiating to the groin
Fever and Malaise
CM of Epididymitis
Gradual onset of pain over 24 hrs
U/L scrotal pain
Urinary frequency, urgency, Dysuria
Inflammation of the testis
Orchitis
Cause of Orchitis
Viral or bacterial infection
Pathogenesis of Orchitis
Often secondary to UTI
Types of Epididymitis
Sexually transmitted
Non-sexually transmitted
Provide a route for sperm to reach an ovum and transport secondary oocytes from ovaries to uterus
Uterine tubes/Fallopian tubes/Oviducts
Another name for ED
Impotence
Grading of ED
0-3: Severe
4-6: Moderate
7-8: Mild
S/Sx of sexually transmitted Epididymitis
Concurrent urethritis
Urethral discharge