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1
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T/F: Some parts of the male internal genitalia are intraperitoneal, some are retroperitoneal

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F. All are retroperitoneal

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Components of the male internal genitalia

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Glands – prostate, seminal vesicle, Cowper’s gland

Ducts – ductus deferens, ejaculatory ducts, urethra

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3
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Shape of the prostate

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Tetrahedral, walnut-shaped

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4
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The prostate is traversed by:

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Prostatic urethra, 2 ejaculatory ducts

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5
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Parts of the urethra

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Prostatic
Membranous
Spongy

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6
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Prostatic ducts open into what structure

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Prostatic sinuses

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7
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T/F: Prostatic fluid is only secreted prior to ejaculation

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F. Continuous secretion, with a ~2000 fold increase during ejaculation

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8
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T/F: The prostate has a true fibrous capsule

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F

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9
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What region of the prostate is most predisposed to cancer? Why?

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Posterior region, because of its glandular nature

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10
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Cholinergic innervations of the prostate

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Nervi erigentes

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11
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Function of sphincter vesicae

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Prevent retrograde ejaculation

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12
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy is usually related to what lobes?

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Anterior and middle

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13
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Prostatic carcinoma is usually related to what lobes?

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Posterior

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14
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Seminal vesicle secretes fluid containing ________ and _________

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Fructose for sperm nutrition

Fibrinogen as a coagulating agent

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15
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The ampulla of the ductus deferens is located (medially/laterally)________ to the seminal vesicle

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Medially

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16
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Seminal vesicle: arterial supply

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Inferior vesical artery

Middle rectal artery

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17
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Seminal vesicle: venous drainage

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Inferior vesical vein

Middle rectal vein

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18
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Cowper’s glands are also known as

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Bulbourethral glands

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19
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Characteristics of the first part of the ejaculate

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Prostatic and sperm-rich

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20
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Characteristics of the second part of the ejaculate

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Seminal and sperm-poor

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21
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PSA test screens for:

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Prostate cancer

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22
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Normal values when analyzing semen

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60 million
60% normal shape
60% normal forward motility

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23
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4 digital rectal exam positions

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  1. Ambulatory – standing with knees bent
  2. Knee-chest position
  3. Modified lithotomy – patient on back, knees flexed
  4. For bedridden patients – left latera/Sims position
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24
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy usually involves what lobe

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Anterior

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25
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Urinary PCA 3 is a genetic marker test for early detection of __________

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Prostatic cancer

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26
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T/F: Ovarian follicles are seen in gross anatomy dissections

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F, they are only seen histologically

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27
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Ligament that attaches the anterior border of the ovary to the broad ligament of the uterus

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Mesovarium

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28
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Ligament that suspends tubal pole of ovary to external iliac vessels

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Infundibulopelvic ligament

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29
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Ligament that attaches uterine pole of ovary to lateral margin of uterus

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Ovarian ligament

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30
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Epithelium of Fallopian tubes

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Ciliated columnar

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31
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Site of fertilization

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Ampulla of uterine tubes

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32
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Where fimbrae are located

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Infundibulum

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33
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Ectopic pregnancy: definition

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Pregnancy outside the uterus

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34
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T/F: The normal uterine position is retroverted

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F. The normal uterine position is anteverted

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35
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Parts of the cervix

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  1. Supravaginal – above the vagina

2. Portio vaginalis – within the vagina

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36
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Layers of the uterus

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  1. Endometrium – shed off during menstruation
  2. Myometrium – muscular layer
  3. Serosa – peritoneal coat
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37
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Uterine abnormalities

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  1. Bicornuate – 2 uteri
  2. Septate – no complete separation of 2 uteri, with septum
  3. Unicornuate – only one Mullerian duct matures
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38
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Components of broad ligament of uterus

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  1. Mesosalpinx - attached to fallopian tubes
  2. Mesovarium – attached to ovaries
  3. Mesometrium – attached to uterus
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39
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Female: mesovarium :: Male: _________

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Mesorchium

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40
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Condensations of connective tissue around blood vessels at the base of the broad ligaments

41
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Transverse cardinal that helps prevent uterine prolapse

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Mackenrodt’s Ligament

42
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Homologous structures

Female: round ligament :: Male: __________

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Ductus deferens

43
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Ligaments that attach posterior uterine wall to sacrum

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Uterosacrals

44
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Separates vaginal orifice from anal opening

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Perineal body

45
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Contributes to closure of the vagina

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Sphincter vaginae

46
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Epithelium of ectocervix

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stratified squamous

47
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Epithelium of endocervix

48
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Main artery of internal genitalia

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Internal iliac artery

49
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Gonadal arteries arise from the ________

50
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Superior rectal artery arises from the ____________

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Inferior mesenteric artery

51
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Most variable branch of the internal iliac artery

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Obturator artery

52
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Parietal branches of the anterior division of internal iliac artery

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  1. Obturator artery
  2. Inferior gluteal artery
  3. Internal pudendal artery
53
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Visceral branches of the anterior division of the internal iliac artery

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  1. Obliterated umbilical artery
  2. Inferior vesical artery
  3. Middle rectal artery
  4. Uterine/vaginal artery
54
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Parietal branches of the posterior division of the internal iliac artery

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  1. Iliolumbar artery
  2. Lateral sacral artery
  3. Superior gluteal artery
55
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Venous plexuses of the internal genitalia drain into the _________

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Internal iliac vein

56
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Venous plexuses of the internal genitalia

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  1. Vesical
  2. Prostatic or Uterine/Vaginal
  3. Rectal
57
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Somatic innervation of the internal genitalia

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  1. Sacral plexus – L4-L5, S1-S3, partly S4

2. Coccygeal plexus – S4, S5, coccygeal nerves

58
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Sympathetic innervation of internal genitalia

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  1. Sacral sympathetic trunk
  2. Hypogastric nerves
    3, Pudendal nerve
  3. Nerve to levator ani
59
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Parasympathetic innervation of internal genitalia

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Pelvic splanchnic nerves – nervi erigentes

60
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Parasympathetic innervation of internal genitalia controls ________

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Relaxation of arteries to penis/clitoris, causing erection

61
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Surfaces of the prostate

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  1. Superior - blends with bladder
  2. Inferolateral - lies on levator ani
  3. Inferoposterior - lies on rectum
  4. Apex - where urethra emerges
62
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Lobes of the prostate

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  1. Anterior
  2. Median/Middle
  3. Posterior
  4. Right and Left Lateral
63
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Significance of prostatic lobes

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Used as landmarks in endoscopy and digital rectal examinations

64
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Lobe mainly composed of fibromuscular tissue

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Anterior lobe

65
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Also called isthmus of the prostate

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Anterior lobe

66
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Lobe between urethra and prostatic duct

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Median/Middle lobe

67
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Lobe closest to the finger during digital rectal exam

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Posterior lobe

68
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Lobe of the prostate inferior to the bladder neck

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Right lateral lobe

Left lateral lobe

69
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Zones of the prostate

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  1. anterior
  2. transitional
  3. central
  4. peripheral
70
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Basis of prostatic zones

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Histological landmarks

71
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Significance of prostatic zones

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Useful in pathology

72
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The urethra is in which zone of the prostate

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Transitional

73
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The anterior lobe/transitional zone comprise what percent of prostatic gland volume?

74
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The median lobe/central zone comprise what percent of prostatic gland volume?

75
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The posterior lobe/peripheral zone comprise what percent of prostatic gland volume?

76
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The posterior prostatic lobe surrounds what part of the urethra?

77
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The middle prostatic lobe surrounds what structure?

A

Ejaculatory ducts

78
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The anterior prostatic lobe surrounds which part of the urethra?

79
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Seminal vesicle hyperplasia often causes ________

A

Compression of urethra and distension of bladder

80
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Tortuous, branching diverticula from the ampullated ends of the ductus deferens

A

Seminal vesicles

81
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Prostate size is dependent upon ________

82
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Prostate: arterial supply

A

Prostatic arteries from inferior vesical arteries

83
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Prostate: venous drainage

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Prostatic plexus draining into internal iliac veins

84
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Prostate: lymphatic drainage

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Major - internal iliac lymph nodes

Minor - sacral lymph nodes

85
Q

pH of semen

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7.5 (slightly alkaline to counteract vaginal acidity)

86
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Percent contribution into semen of the ff:

a. Prostate
b. Seminal vesicle
c. Epididymis
d. Sperm cells

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a. 15-30%
b. 50-80%
c. ~10%
d. 1-2%

87
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Gives semen its odor

88
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Functions in semen liquefaction

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Plasminogen activator, seminin

89
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Inflammation of the prostate

A

Prostatitis

90
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PCA3 score: importance

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to determine possible risks from prostatic cancer

91
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PCA3 score: computation

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PCA3 / PSAmRNA

PSA = prostate specific antigen
PCA = number of overexpressed genes
92
Q

higher PCA3 score means:

A

more predisposition for hyperplasia or cancer

93
Q

female adnexa is composed of

A

ovaries and fallopian tubes

94
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why is the ovary not covered by peritoneum?

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to allow follicles to rupture and ova to be released into the peritoneal cavity

95
Q

Highly vascularized area in ovary

96
Q

Vestigial tubular structures in mesosalpinx that are the remnants of the mesonephric tubules

A

Epoophoron and paraophoron

97
Q

circular gutter around cervix forms:

A

vaginal fornices

98
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Components of prostatic fluid

A
  1. Zinc
  2. Citrate
  3. Spermine
  4. Cholesterol, Lipids
  5. Plasminogen activator
  6. Seminin
  7. Acid phosphatase
  8. PSA (seminin, seminal protease, 9. chymotrypsin-like protease)
  9. Electrolytes
  10. Glucose

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