Chapter 15 - Male Reproductive System Flashcards by x o

Any hormone that produces male characteristics; root andr/o means “male”

androgen

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A small gland beside the urethra below the prostate that secretes part of the seminal fluid. Also called Cowper gland

bulbourethral gland

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Sexual intercourse

coitus

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Surgical removal of the end of the prepuce (foreskin)

circumcision

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The duct that conveys spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. Also called vas deferens

ductus deferens

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Ejection of semen from the male urethra

ejaculation

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The duct formed by union of the ductus deferens and the duct of the seminal vesicle; it carries spermatozoa and seminal fluid into the urethra

ejaculatory duct

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A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that acts on the gonads.

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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A coiled tube on the surface of the testis that stores sperm until ejaculation (root: epididym/o)

epididymis

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The stiffening or hardening of the penis or the clitoris, usually because of sexual excitement

erection

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A mature reproductive cell, the spermatozoon in the male and the ovum in the female

gamete

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The bulbous end of the penis

glans penis

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A sex gland; testis or ovary

gonad

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Cells located between the seminiferous tubules of the testes that produce hormones, mainly testosterone. Also called cells of Leydig (LI-dig).

interstitial cells

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The channel through which the testis descends into the scrotum in the male

inguinal canal

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The type of cell division that forms the gametes; it results in cells with 23 chromosomes, half the number found in other body cells

meiosis

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The male organ of copulation and urination (adjective: penile)

penis

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A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that acts on the gonads

luteinizing hormone (LH)

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An endocrine gland at the base of the brain

pituitary gland

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The fold of skin over the glans penis; the foreskin

prepuce

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A gland that surrounds the urethra below the bladder in males and contributes secretions to the semen (root: prostat/o)

prostate gland

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Period during which the ability for sexual reproduction is attained and secondary sex characteristics begin to develop

puberty

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The thick secretion that transports spermatozoa (roots: semin, sperm/I, spermat/o)

semen

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A double pouch that contains the testes (root: osche/o)

scrotum

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A sac-like gland behind the bladder that contributes secretions to the semen (root: vesicul/o)

seminal vesicle

Cord attached to the testis that contains the ductus deferens, blood vessels, and nerves enclosed within a fibrous sheath

spermatic cord

Cell in a seminiferous tubule that aids in the development of spermatozoa; sustentacular (sus-ten-TAK-u-lar) cell

Sertoli cell

Mature male sex cells (plural: spermatozoa) (root: sperm/i, spermat/o)

spermatozoon

The male reproductive gland (plural is also called testicles)

testis

The main male sex hormone

testosterone

The duct that carries urine out of the body and also transports semen in the male

urethra

The duct that conveys spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. Also called ductus deferens

vas deferens

Erectile dysfunction is also known as:

impotence

Decreased capacity to produce offspring

infertility

Complete inability to produce offspring

sterility

Inflammation of the urethra; often caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia infections

urethritis

FSH and LH are produced in the:

pituitary

The ductus deferens is cut in a(n):

vasectomy

The sex cells are the:

gametes

Destruction of sperm cells is:

spermatolysis

Surgical fixation of the testis is:

orchiopexy

An oscheolith is a(n):

stone in the scrotum

The cell division that forms the sex cells is:

meiosis

A vasovasostomy is used to:

reverse a vasectomy

Inflammation of the vas deferens and seminal vesicle:

Vasovesiculitis

A condition of having an undescended testis is termed:

cryptorchidism

Sexual intercourse is also known as:

coitus

Inflammation of the glans penis is called:

balanitis

Continuous erection of the penis is also known as:

Priapism

TURP is an abbreviation for a(n):

type of prostate surgery

A vesiculogram is and x-ray of the:

seminal vesicle

The coiled tube on the surface of the testis that stores sperm is the _____.

epididymis

A balanic disorder involves what?

glans penis

Continuous erection of the penis

priapism

Treponema pallidum causes _____.

syphilis

A disease found only in men:

andropathy

Incision of the seminal vesicle

vesiculotomy

Suture of the ductus deferens

vasorrhaphy

The permanent form of contraception in males is _______.

vasectomy

Absence of a testis

anorchism

A wartlike lesion on the genitals:

condyloma

Inflammation of the glans penis:

balanitis

Surgical repair or reconstruction of the glans penis:

balanoplasty

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is _____.

enlargement of the prostate

_______ occurs when the foreskin narrows and prevents exposure of the glans penis.

Phimosis

An undescended testis is called:

cryptorchidism

Excision of the prepuce from the penis:

circumcision

A fluid-filled hernia into the testes is a _______.

hydrocele

BPH is an abbreviation for _____.

enlargement of the prostate

Another term for impotence is _____.

erectile dysfunction

A(n) ______ is a clinical exam that involves palpation of the prostate gland.

A DRE (digital rectal exam)

GC is an abbreviation for _____.

an organism that causes an STI

Surgical fixation of a testis

orchidopexy

Pain in the testis:

orchialgia

Scanty production of sperm is what?

oliigospermia

_____ refers to an accumulation of serous fluid in the testis.

Hydrocele

Deficiency of spermatozoa:

oligospermia

A common surgical procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia is _______.

TURP

A virus that causes genital warts

HPV

Interstitial cells produce _____.

hormones

The main androgen is _____.

testosterone

Which organ surrounds the proximal portion of the urethra and secretes a fluid that becomes part of semen?

prostate gland

The male reproductive structure that produces spermatozoa and testosterone is the _____.

testicle

Which structure carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the urethra?

vas deferens

The term oscheal is the same as the term _____.

scrotal

Swelling in one testicle or both testicles caused by swelling of the veins in the spermatic cord.

varicocele

What is the trade name for sildenafil citrate?

Viagra

Chapter 15 - Male Reproductive System Flashcards

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