10. Urninary and Male Genital Systems Flashcards
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Calic
Calyx
Dips-
Thirst
Pyel-
Renal Pelvis
Trig-
Trigone region, Kidney
Vesic-
Urinary Bladder
Balan-
Head of the penis
Meat-
Meatus or opening
Osche-
Scrotum
Functions of Urinary System
Excretion of metabolic waste
Fluid Balance
Blood Pressure control
(4) parts of female urologic system
Kidneys
Ureters
Bladder
Urethra
(5) parts of the mail urologic system
Kidneys
Ureters
Bladder
Urethra
Prostate
(6) Parts of the male reproductive system
Testicles
Epididymis
Vas Deferens
Seminal vesicles
Prostate Gland
Cowper’s Glands
Tunica Vaginalis
Serous membrane surrounding the testicles on the front and sides
Testicles produce what hormone
Testosterone
Anatomy of the ducts
Epididymis connects the testicles to the vas deferens. The vas deferens transports semen from the epididymis to the prostatic urethra.
Accessory sex glands
Seminal vesicles and prostate provide fluids that lubricate the duct system and nutrients for sperm.
Sperm Development
Start in the seminiferous tubules, then move into the epididymis and vas deferens
Prostrate Gland functions
About the size of a walnut, it secreted the liquid portion of the seminal fluid which carries the sperm into the urethra and out of the body.
Penis Anatomy
Shaft and the glans (head) containing the meatus.
(3) columns of erectile tissue
corpus cavernosa encompasses two columns, the third is the corpus spongiosum
Cystectomy
Excision of the bladder or part of the bladder; removal of a cyst
Cystocele
Hernia of the bladder protruding into the vagina
Cystopexy
Surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall
Cystorrhagia
urinary bladder lining becomes inflamed and bleeds.