ghh Flashcards

(50 cards)

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Fructose

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What provides energy for sperm motility in semen?

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2
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Citric acid

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What helps maintain pH balance in semen?

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3
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Zinc

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What stabilizes sperm chromatin in semen?

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4
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Prostatic fluid

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What neutralizes vaginal acidity to protect sperm?

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5
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Oligospermia

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What condition involves a low sperm count?

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6
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Asthenospermia

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What condition involves reduced sperm motility?

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7
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Fertilization

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What is the main purpose of sperm?

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8
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Acrosome

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What part of the sperm contains enzymes to break down the eggs outer layer?

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9
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Nucleus

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What part of the sperm contains genetic material?

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10
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Midpiece

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Which part of the sperm contains mitochondria that produce ATP?

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11
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Tail/Flagellum

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What part of the sperm enables movement toward the egg?

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12
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Chemotaxis

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What guides the sperm toward the egg using chemical signals?

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13
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Spermogram

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What diagnostic tool assesses semen quality in infertility cases?

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14
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Spermatogenesis

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What is the process of sperm production called?

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15
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Seminiferous tubules

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Where does spermatogenesis occur?

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16
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Spermatocytogenesis

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What is the first stage of spermatogenesis involving diploid cell division?

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17
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Meiosis

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What stage of spermatogenesis reduces chromosome number to form haploid cells?

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18
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Spermiogenesis

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What is the maturation stage of spermatogenesis?

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19
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FSH

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Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis?

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20
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LH

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Which hormone stimulates Leydig cells to produce testosterone?

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21
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Testicular torsion, heat, varicocele

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What factors can impair spermatogenesis?

22
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Puberty

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What marks the onset of sexual maturity in males?

23
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Primary sexual characteristics

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What includes growth of testes and penis due to testosterone?

24
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Secondary sexual characteristics

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What includes voice deepening and body hair growth in males?

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Libido
What increases due to rising testosterone during puberty?
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Hypogonadism
What condition involves delayed puberty?
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Precocious puberty
What condition involves early onset puberty?
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Sexual arousal
What begins the male sexual act by increasing blood flow to the penis?
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Erection
What results from blood filling the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum?
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Ejaculation
What involves muscle contractions that propel semen from the urethra?
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Erectile dysfunction
What is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection?
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PDE5 inhibitors
What class of drugs treats erectile dysfunction?
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Sildenafil (Viagra)
Name a PDE5 inhibitor also used for pulmonary hypertension.
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Tadalafil (Cialis)
Which PDE5 inhibitor has a longer duration of action?
35
Nitric oxide (NO)
What molecule is released during sexual stimulation and activates guanylate cyclase?
36
cGMP
What compound increases due to NO and causes smooth muscle relaxation?
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Headache, flushing, nasal congestion
What are common side effects of PDE5 inhibitors?
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Priapism
What is a rare but serious side effect of PDE5 inhibitors involving prolonged erection?
39
Testosterone
What hormone is produced by Leydig cells and is key for male health?
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Seminiferous tubules
What does testosterone stimulate to aid sperm production?
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Bone density
What does testosterone help maintain, along with red blood cell production?
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Hypogonadism
What condition results from testosterone deficiency?
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Testosterone-secreting tumors
What condition can result from excess testosterone?
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TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy)
What treatment may be used for testosterone imbalance?
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Andropause
What is the gradual decline in testosterone levels in aging men called?
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After age 40
When does andropause typically begin?
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Decreased muscle mass, increased body fat
What physical changes occur during andropause?
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Lower libido, ED
What sexual function changes are associated with andropause?
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Irritability, depression, reduced cognition
What mood and cognitive issues can arise from andropause?
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Prostate enlargement, cardiovascular risks
What are potential risks of testosterone therapy during andropause?