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The head of the sperm cell contains the

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Nucleus

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Twins resulting from the fertilization of separate ova by separate sperm cells are called

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Fraternal twins

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Twins resulting from fertilization of a single egg cell by a single sperm

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Identical twins

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A sac enclosing the testes on the outside of the body is

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Scrotum

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The adequate maturation and development of sperm is called

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Spermatogenesis

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Located btwn the anus and scrotum at the floor of the pelvic cavity in the male is

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The perineum

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The seminiferous tubules are the

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Parenchymal tissue of the testis which means they perform the formation of sperm

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Other cells in the testis, lying adjacent to seminiferous tubules are

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Interstitial cells ; they manufacture testosterone

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All body organs contain ____, which perform the essential fxns of the organ

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Parenchyma

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The supportive tissue, which include blood vessels, connective tissue and muscles is called

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Stroma (stromal tissue)

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After formation, sperm cells move through the seminiferous tubules and collect in ducts that lead to a large tube called the ______ at the upper part of each testis

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Epididymis

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An epididymis runs down the length of each testicle and then turns upward again and becomes a narrow, straight tube called the

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Vas deferens or ductus deferens

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The vas deferens carries the sperm up into the pelvic region at the level of the urinary bladder merging with ducts from the ___ ___

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Seminal vesicles

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Together the merge of the vas deferens with the seminal vesicles =

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The ejaculatory duct

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The ejaculatory duct joins the

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Urethra

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Semen is made of

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Seminal fluid and spermatozoa

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During a vasectomy or sterilization procedure,

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The urologist cuts and ties off each vas deferens by making an incision in the scrotum

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The __ ___ lies at the region where the vas deferens enters the urethra

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Prostate gland

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The prostate gland secretes

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A thick fluid which is part of semen and aids in the motility of the sperm

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____ ____, lying below the prostate gland also secretes fluid into the urethra

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Bulbourethral glands

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The soft, sensitive region of the penis

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Glans penis

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A fold of skin called the __, or __ covers the glans penis

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Prepuce or foreskin

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During circumcision the ___ is removed, leaving the ___ ___ visible at all times

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Foreskin; glans penis

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Erectile dysfunction is aka

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Impotence

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Bulbourethral glands are also called
Cowper glands
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Specialized cells that lie adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the testes. These cells produce testosterone and are also called Leydig cells
Interstitial cells of the testes
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Perineum
External region btwn the anus and scrotum of the male
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Scrotum
External sac that contains the testes
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Seminal vesicles
Paired sac-like exocrine glands that secrete fluid (a major component of semen) into the vas deferens
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Spermatozoon (plural: spermatozoa) =
Sperm cell
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Procedure that removed a person's ability to produce or release reproductive cells; removal of testicles, vasectomy, and oophorectomy
Sterilization
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Stromal tissue
Supportive, connective tissue of an organ, as distinguished from its parenchyma Aka: Stroma
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Andr/o
Male
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Balan/o
Glans penis
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Cry/o
Cold
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Crypt/o
Hidden
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Epididym/o
Epididymis
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Gon/o
Seed
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Hydr/o
Water, fluid
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Orch/o, Orchi/o, Orchid/o
Testis, testicle
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Pen/o
Penis
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Prostat/o
Prostate gland
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Semin/i
Semen, seed
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Sperm/o, spermat/o
Spermatozoa, semen
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Terat/o
Monster
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Test/o
Testis, testicle
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Varic/o
Varicose veins
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Vas/o
Vessel duct; vas deferens
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Zo/o
Animal life
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-genesis
Formation
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-one
Hormone
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-pexy
Fixation, put in place
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-stomy
New opening
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Azoospermia
Semen without sperm cells
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Aspermia
No semen at all
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Carcinoma of the testes (testicular cancer)
1) seminoma : most common, arises from embryonic cells in the testes 2) embryonal carinoma 3) teratoma 4) choriocarcinoma 5) yolk sac tumor
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If detected early, testicular cancers can be treated and cured with :
1) surgery (orchiectomy) 2) radiotherapy 3) chemotherapy
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Tumors produce the proteins :
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) - serum levels of these proteins are used as tumor markers to determine success of treatment
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Cryptorchidism; cryptorchism
Undescended testicles - associated with high risk for fertility and increased risk of developing testicular cancer
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Hydrocele
Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum
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Testicular torsion
Twisting of the spermatic cord
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Varicocele
Enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia | BPH
Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland
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Symptoms of BPH
Inability to empty the bladder completely and urinary obstruction
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What does the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) surgically treat?
Relieves the obstruction in the prostate gland (either BPH and/or carcinoma)
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``` What is this surgical treatment called? An endoscope (resectoscope) is inserted into the penis and thru the urethra . Prostatic tissue is removed by an electrical hot loop attached to the resectoscope ```
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
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Carcinoma of the prostate gland (prostate cancer) : ___ __ ___ can detect the tumor at a later stage . Early detection depends on a __-___ ____ test
Digital rectal exam (DRE) Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
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___ is a protein that is secreted by tumor cells into the bloodstream. These levels are elevated in prostate cancer pts even at an early stage of tumor growth The normal PSA level is ___ ng/mL or less.
PSA -> prostate-specific antigen 4.0
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Hypospadias
Congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip
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Phimosis
Narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis
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-spadias
The condition of tearing or cutting
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Phim/o
Muzzle
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There's STDs, STIs, and ___ ___
Veneral diseases
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Chlamydial infection
Bacterial invasion (by Chlamydia trachomatis) of the urethra and reproductive tract
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Gonorrhea
Inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria)
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PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease Collectively called Salpingitis with PID and infertility
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Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea
Dysuria, yellow, mucopurulent discharge from male urethra
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Herpes genitalis
Infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)
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Sx of herpes genitalis
Reddening of skin with formation of fluid-filled blisters and ulcers
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
Infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus
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Some types of HPV causes
Genital warts
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Syphilis
Chronic STD caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)
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Sx of syphilis
1) a chancre (hard ulcer or sore) usually appears on the external genitalia a few weeks after bacterial infection 2) tertiary syphilis includes damage to the brain, spinal cord, and heart
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Semen analysis
Microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid
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Men with sperm counts of less than ___ million/mL of semen are usually sterile
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Castration
Surgical excision of testicles or ovaries
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Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)
Removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser (laser TURP)
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DRE -> digital rectal exam
Finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland
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Vasectomy
Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens
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In a vasectomy, a urologist cuts the vas deferens on each side, removes a piece, and performs a ____ of the free ends with sutures
Ligation (tying and binding off)
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ED
erectile dysfunction
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HSV
Herpes simplex virus
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Spermatozoon
Sperm cell

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