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Testis Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two functions of the testis

A

Produce spermatozoa

Secretion of androgens

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2
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What is the fibrous outer covering of the testis

A

Tunica albuginea

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3
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What fluid is found between the tunica albuginea and the tunica vaginalis

A

Serous fluid

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4
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What is an accumulation of fluid between the tunica vaginalis and a the tunica albuginea

A

Hydrocele

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5
Q

What divides the testis into lobules

A

Septa

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6
Q

What is the fibrous part of the posterior part of the testies. where the septa converge

A

Mediastinum testis

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7
Q

What is the sperm producing portion of the testies

A

Seminiferous tubules

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8
Q

How many seminiferous tubules are in each lobe

A

2-3

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9
Q

What do the seminiferous tubules of each lobe unite to form

A

Straight tubules

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10
Q

What do the straight tubules empty into

A

Rete testis

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11
Q

What connects the rete testis to the head of the epididymis

A

Effernt ductules

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12
Q

What is the C-shaped structure on the superior posterior testis

A

Epididymis

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13
Q

What are the three parts of the epididymis

A

Head
Body
Tail

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14
Q

What connects the head of the epididymis attached to the testis by

A

Efferent ductules

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15
Q

What part of the epididymis is along the posterior surface of the testis

A

Body

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16
Q

What part of the epididymis ends in the ductus deferens

A

Tail

17
Q

Where does the lymph of the testis drain into

A

Lumbar nodes

18
Q

Where does the lymph of the scrotum drain into

A

Superficial inguinal nodes

19
Q

Where do the testies develop

A

Abdominal cavity

20
Q

What pulls the testies through the inguinal canal during descent of the testies

A

Gubernaculum Testis

21
Q

What is cryptorchidism

A

Undescended testies at birth

22
Q

why are undescended testis cause a greater risk of testicular cancer

A

Poor lymph drainage

23
Q

What can cryptorchidism cause if the testies do not descent

A

Infertility

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