Reproductive system Flashcards
1
Q
What are the structures of the male reproductive system?
A
Testes
Scrotum
Prostate gland
Penis
Urethra
Perineal area
2
Q
What are the structures of the female reproductive system?
A
Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Uterus
Vagina
Vulva
Mammary glands
3
Q
Changes that occur with age in the reproductive system
A
Reduction in the amount of female sex hormone oestrogen
Reduction in the amount of male sex hormone testosterone
4
Q
What is prostate cancer?
A
A cancer that is most common among men over the age of 55 the cause is unknown
5
Q
What is senile vaginitis?
A
Increase susceptibility to the vagina for infection and irritation
Cleanliness of this area is extremely important
