chapter 9

Question 1

flagellum

Answer 1

(hair-like

process

Question 2

scrotum

Answer 2

a sac enclosing the testes on the outside of the body.

Question 3

parenchymal tissue

Answer 3

perform the essential work of the organ

Question 4

stromal tissue

Answer 4

supportive tissue

Question 5

epididymis

Answer 5

upper part of each testis

Question 6

seminiferous tubules

Answer 6

These tubules contain cells that manufacture spermatozoa

Question 7

vas deferens [6] or ductus

deferens

Answer 7

carries the sperm up into the pelvic region, at the level

of the urinary bladder, merging with ducts from the seminal vesicles [7]

Question 8

sterilization

Answer 8

vasectomy

Question 9

prepuce, or foreskin

Answer 9

baopi

Question 10

interstitial cells of the

testes

Answer 10

Specialized cells that lie adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the
testes. These cells produce testosterone and are also called Leydig cells.

Question 11

andr/o

Answer 11

male

Question 12

balan/o

Answer 12

glans penis
(Greek balanos,
means acorn)

Question 13

cry/o

Answer 13

cold

Question 14

crypt/o

Answer 14

hidden

Question 15

epididym/o

Answer 15

epididymis

Question 16

gon/o

Answer 16

seed (Greek

gone, seed)

Question 17

orch/o, orchi/o,

orchid/o

Answer 17

testis, testicle

Question 18

pen/o

Answer 18

penis

Question 19

prostat/o

Answer 19

prostate gland

Question 20

semin/i

Answer 20

semen, seed

Question 21

sperm/o, spermat/o

Answer 21

spermatozoa,

semen

Question 22

terat/o

Answer 22

monster (Greek

teras, monster)

Question 23

varic/o

Answer 23

varicose veins

Question 24

vas/o

Answer 24

vessel, duct; vas

deferens

Question 25

zo/o

Answer 25

animal life

Question 26

-one

Answer 26

hormone

Question 27

-pexy

Answer 27

fixation, put in | place

Question 28

-stomy

Answer 28

new opening

Question 29

cryptorchidism; | cryptorchism

Answer 29

Undescended testicles.

Question 30

hydrocele

Answer 30

Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum

Question 31

testicular torsion

Answer 31

Twisting of the spermatic cord (

Question 32

varicocele

Answer 32

Enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle

Question 33

benign prostatic hyperplasia | BPH

Answer 33

Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland. BPH is a common condition in men older than 60 years of age. Urinary obstruction and inability to empty the bladder completely are symptoms. Figure 9-9 shows the prostate gland with BPH and with carcinoma. Surgical treatment by transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP

Question 34

carcinoma of the prostate | prostate cancer

Answer 34

Malignant tumor (adenocarcinoma) of the prostate gland This cancer commonly occurs in men who are older than 50 years. Digital rectal examination (DRE) (Figure 9-10) can detect the tumor at a later stage, but early detection depends on a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test

Question 35

hypospadias

Answer 35

Congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip.

Question 36

phimosis

Answer 36

Narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis. This condition (phim/o = muzzle) can interfere with urination and cause secretions to accumulate under the prepuce, leading to infection. Treatment is by circumcision (cutting around the prepuce to remove it)

Question 37

chlamydial infection

Answer 37

``` Bacterial invasion (by Chlamydia trachomatis) of the urethra and reproductive tract. ```

Question 38

gonorrhea

Answer 38

Inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria).

Question 39

gono

Answer 39

reproductive organ

Question 40

herpes genitalis

Answer 40

Infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

Question 41

human papillomavirus | (HPV) infection

Answer 41

Infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus. Some types of HPV cause genital warts

Question 42

syphilis

Answer 42

Chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)

Question 43

PSA test

Answer 43

Measurement of levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood.

Question 44

semen analysis

Answer 44

Microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid.

Question 45

castration

Answer 45

Surgical excision of testicles or ovaries

Question 46

photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)

Answer 46

Removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser (“laser TURP”).

Question 47

``` transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) ```

Answer 47

Excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra.

Question 48

vasectomy

Answer 48

Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens.

Question 49

ligation

Answer 49

(tying | and binding off) jiezha

Question 50

digital rectal examination | DRE

Answer 50

Finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland.

Question 51

circumcision

Answer 51

Surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis.