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Scrotum and Prostate - Part 1 Flashcards

1
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Appendix testis

A

A small solid structure located posterior to the epididymal head

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2
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BPH

A

Benign prostatic hypertrophy

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3
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Central zone of the prostate

A

Cone-shaped area of the prostate gland located deep in the peripheral zone

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4
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Cryptorchidism

A

Undescended testis

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5
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Denonvilliers’ fascia

A

Separates the prostate and rectum

- important landmark for radical prostatectomy

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6
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Hydrocele

A

Abnormal accumulation of serous fluid between the two layers of tunica vaginalis

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7
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Mediastinum testis

A

Thick portion of the tunica albuginea

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8
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Peripheral zone of the prostate

A

The largest area of the prostate gland located just beneath the capsule

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9
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Polyorchidism

A

More than two testes

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10
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PSA

A

Prostate specific antigen

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11
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Prostate specific antigen

A

A protein produced by the prostate

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12
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What is elevated PSA associated with?

A

Carcinoma of the prostate gland

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13
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Orchitis

A

Inflammation of the testis

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14
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What is orchitis commonly caused by?

A

Chlamydia

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15
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Rete testis

A

Network of ducts formed in the mediastinum testis connecting the epididymis with the superior portion of the testis

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16
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What stores sperm?

A

Seminal vesicles

17
Q

Space of Retzius

A

Retropubic space between the symphysis

pubis and urinary bladder

18
Q

What is testicular torsion also known as?

A

Bell clapper

19
Q

Transitional zone of the prostate

A

Two small areas of the prostate gland adjacent to the proximal urethral space

20
Q

Tunica albuginea

A

Fibrous sheath enclosing each testis

21
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Tunica vaginalis

A

Two layers of serous membrane covering the anterior and lateral portions of the testis and epididymis

22
Q

TURP

A

Transurethral Resection Prostatectomy

23
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Transurethral Resection Prostatectomy

A

A surgical procedure to relieve symptoms of BPH

24
Q

Varicocele

A

Dilatation of the spermatic veins

25
Q

What is the most common cause of male infertility?

A

Varicocele

26
Q

Verumontanum

A

Divides the urethra into proximal and distal segments

27
Q

What is the function of the scrotum?

A

Allows maintenance of a lower body temperature necessary for sperm survival

28
Q

What is the function of the epididymis? (2)

A
  1. Store and transport sperm produced by the testes

2. Mature the sperm

29
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What is the function of the testis? (2)

A
  1. Produce testosterone

2. Germinate sperm

30
Q

What are the functions of the prostate gland? (5)

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  1. Secretes alkaline fluid to transport sperm
  2. Secretions contain alkaline phosphatase, citric acid and PSA
  3. Produces 80-85% of the ejaculation fluid
  4. Produces PSA
  5. Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone regulate prostate growth and function
31
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What is the scrotum divided by?

A

A medium raphe or septum

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