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45 Cards in this Set
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pertaining to
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-ile
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few, little
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olig/o
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testes
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orch/o
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development
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-trophy
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Scrotum to anus
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Perineum
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Encloses, protects and supports testicles
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Scrotum
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Produce sperm
Seminiferous tubules: coiled tubules that produce sperm |
Testicles
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Male sex organ
Glans penis = tip Prepuce = foreskin |
Penis
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tube that connects from testicle to vas deferens
Stores sperm |
Epididymis
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Lead from epididymis to ejaculatory duct in prostate gland; stores sperm
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Vas Deferens
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Provides nourishment for sperm cells
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Seminal Vesicles
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Located on each side of prostate gland
Provides lubrication; neutralizes acidity of urine |
Bulbourethral glands
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Passes through penis to outside of body
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Urethra
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Surrounds upper end of urethra
Produces prostatic fluid which makes up some of semen volume |
Prostate Gland
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Causes testes to enlarge during puberty
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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Produces testosterone
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Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Enlargement of external genitalia
Development of large muscles Deepening of voice Growth of body hair Developmental of sexual drive |
testosterone
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Failure of testes to descend into scrotal sac prior to birth
Causes oligospermia or infertility Orchiopexy before 2 yoa to correct |
Cryptorchidism
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Scrotal swelling caused by collection of fluid
~1/10 infants have one that goes away without treatment; occurring in older men due to injury or inflammation Typically not painful or harmful |
Hydrocele
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Testes produces less than normal amount of sperm
Caused by hormone imbalance or undescended testicle Correct underlying cause |
Oligospermia
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Infection of testes
Caused by mumps, bacteria or trauma |
Orchitis
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Infection of epididymis
Caused by UTI or STD Treated with antibiotics |
Epididymitis
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Enlarged veins in spermatic cord
- Usually occurs in left testicle Higher risk at 15-25 yoa Usually no symptoms Can cause infertility Managed with jockstraps |
Varicocele
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Enlargement of prostate gland, interferes w/ urinary function by squeezing the urethra inhibiting complete voiding
Inability to empty bladder may cause cystitis and nephritis TURP may be required for treatment |
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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2nd most common form in men; 3rd leading to death
Rarely found in men < 50 yoa Symptoms: - Difficulty starting/stopping urinary stream - Dysuria - Frequency - Hematuria |
Prostate Cancer
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Inflammation of glans penis/foreskin
Assoc w/ phimosis |
Balanitis
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Painful intercourse or pain afterwards
Caused by penile or prostatic infection, chordee (downward curvature of penis during erection) or phimosis |
Dyspareunia
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Opening of foreskin is narrow
Foreskin can’t be retracted to expose glans penis |
Phimosis
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Continuous erection accompanied by pain
Side effect of drugs, spinal cord injury |
Priapism
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Most prevalent and damaging SDT
Leading cause of PID Gram negative bacteria invade urethra of men and vagina/cervix of women Can be asymptomatic in women and cause infertility if left untreated (antibiotics) Male Symptoms: burning, itching, watery discharge from urethra, dyspareunia Antibiotic treatment |
Chlamydia
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Infection of skin and mucosa of genitals
Caused by virus, no cure Red blister-like sores appear 1-5/6 adults have One episode or repeated attacks that lesson in severity Some people have no visible symptoms but can transmit to partner through skin shedding |
Genital herpes
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Contagious inflammation of genital tract mucous membranes; caused by berry-shaped bacterium
Men have painful urination, thick yellow urethral discharge, some asymptomatic Women may carry asymptomatically; greenish-yellow discharge - Both partners must be treated with antibiotics Can affect eyes of newborn If untreated, will inflame joints |
Gonorrhea
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Genital warts externally or internally
- May be single or in groups - May be smooth or cauliflower appearance Increase risk of cervical cancer Topical treatments or cyrosurgery, cautery or laser to remove warts |
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
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Caused by retrovirus HIV
Infects T-helper cells of immune system Symptoms: night sweats, fever, weight loss, fatigue Opportunistic infections common No cure, but treatment can slow progression of disease |
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
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Chronic infectious disease caused by bacterium; can affect any organ of body
Chancre appears on external genitalia 10 days – 3 months after infection (remains contagious) Occurs in 4 stages: - If left untreated, blindness, insanity and death can occur Treated with penicillin |
Syphilis
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Blood test which measures level of antigen in blood
Elevated results may indicate presence of prostate cancer |
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
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Physician feels for size/shape of prostate gland through rectal wall by inserting finger
Used to screen for BHP and prostate cancer (>10) |
Digital rectal exam (DRE)
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Performed monthly to detect early signs of cancer
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Testicular self-examination (TSE)
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Surgical fixation to bring undescended testicles into scrotum
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Orchidopexy/orchiopexy
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Partial excision of vas deferens bilaterally resulting in sterilization (sperm are not released with semen)
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Vasectomy
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Surgical removal of all/part of foreskin
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Circumcision
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Surgical removal of one/both testicles
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Orchiectomy
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Reduces size of prostate gland
Resectoscope inserted through urethra to cauterize pieces of prostate/stop bleeding |
TURP (Transurethral resection of the prostate)
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Procedure to restore fertility to male who has had a vasectomy
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Vasovasostomy
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