CH7-Male Reproductive System

Question 1

seminiferous tubules

Answer 1

approximately 900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs

Question 2

epididymis

Answer 2

coiled tube attached to each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, and maturation of sperm;
continuous with the vas deferens

Question 3

vas deferens

Answer 3

duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra. The spermatic cord encloses each vas
deferens with nerves, lymphatics, arteries, and veins. The urethra also connects with the urinary bladder
and carries urine outside the body. A circular muscle constricts during intercourse to prevent urination.
(Also called ductus deferens.)

Question 4

seminal vesicles

Answer 4

two main glands located posterior to the base of the bladder that open into the vas deferens. The glands
secrete a thick fluid that forms part of the semen.

Question 5

glans penis

Answer 5

enlarged tip on the end of the penis

Question 6

prepuce

Answer 6

fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males (foreskin of the penis)

Question 7

pro

Answer 7

before

Question 8

statis

Answer 8

standing/sitting

Question 9

andro

Answer 9

male

Question 10

balano

Answer 10

glans penis

Question 11

epididymo

Answer 11

epididymis

Question 12

orchido

Answer 12

testes

Question 13

vaso

Answer 13

vessel, duct

Question 14

vesiculo

Answer 14

seminal vesicles

Question 15

ism

Answer 15

state of

Question 16

anorchism

Answer 16

state of absence of testes (bilateral/unilateral)

Question 17

balanitits

Answer 17

inflammation of the glans penis

Question 18

benign prostate hyperplasia

Answer 18

excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland (nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate
gland; as the gland enlarges, it causes narrowing of the urethra, which interferes with the passage of
urine. Symptoms include frequency of urination, nocturia, urinary retention, and incomplete
emptying of the bladder.) (also called benign prostatic hypertrophy)

Question 19

balanorrhea

Answer 19

discharge from glans penis

Question 20

cryptorchidism

Answer 20

state of hidden testis

Question 21

epididymitis

Answer 21

inflammation of the epididymis

Question 22

orchiepididymitis

Answer 22

inflammation of the testis and the epididymis

Question 23

orchitis

Answer 23

inflammation of the testis

Question 24

prostatitis

Answer 24

inflammation of the prostate gland

Question 25

prostatocytitis

Answer 25

inflammation of the prostate gland the bladder

Question 26

prostatolith

Answer 26

stones in the prostate gland

Question 27

prostatorrhea

Answer 27

discharge of the prostate gland

Question 28

prostatovesiculitis

Answer 28

inflammation of the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles

Question 29

prostatic hyperplasia

Answer 29

abnormal increase in the number of cells which causes an enlarged prostate gland

Question 30

hydrocele

Answer 30

fluid-filled sac around the testicles called scrotal swelling

Question 31

phimosis

Answer 31

a tightness of the prepuce that prevents its retraction over the glans penis

Question 32

priapism

Answer 32

persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness

Question 33

spermatocele

Answer 33

distention of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells; may cause scrotal swelling

Question 34

testicular torsion

Answer 34

twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain

Question 35

varicocele

Answer 35

enlarged veins of the spermatic cord; may cause scrotal swelling

Question 36

balanoplasty

Answer 36

surgical repair of the glans penis

Question 37

epididymectomy

Answer 37

excision of the epididymis

Question 38

orchiopexy

Answer 38

surgical fixation of the testicles; used for undescended testis

Question 39

orchiectomy

Answer 39

excision of the testicles; castration

Question 40

prostatectomy

Answer 40

excision of the prostate glands

Question 41

prostatocystomy

Answer 41

incision of the prostate gland and the bladder

Question 42

prostatolithotomy

Answer 42

incision of the prostate gland to remove stones

Question 43

prostatovesiculectomy

Answer 43

excision of the prostate glands and the seminal vesicles

Question 44

vasovasotomy

Answer 44

creation of the artificial openings between ducts (the severed ends of the vas deferens are reconnected in attempt to restore fertility in men)

Question 45

vesiculectomy

Answer 45

excision of the seminal vesicles

Question 46

ablation

Answer 46

destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing, or eroding

Question 47

enucleation

Answer 47

excision of a whole organ or mass without cutting into it

Question 48

hydroelectomy

Answer 48

surgical removal of the fluid-filled sac around the testicle causing scrotal swelling

Question 49

morcellation

Answer 49

cutting or grinding solid tissue into smaller pieces for removal

Question 50

andropathy

Answer 50

disease of the male

Question 51

aspermia

Answer 51

condition of without sperm

Question 52

oligospermia

Answer 52

condition of scanty sperm (may cause infertility)

Question 53

orchialgia

Answer 53

pain in the testis

Question 54

spermatolysis

Answer 54

dissolution of the sperm

Question 55

transurethral

Answer 55

pertaining to through the urethra

Question 56

azoospermia

Answer 56

lack of live sperm in the semen

Question 57

BOO

Answer 57

bladder outlet obstruction

Question 58

DRE

Answer 58

digital rectal examination

Question 59

HoLEP

Answer 59

holmium laser enucleation of the prostate gland