Chapter 9 Test 9 Med Term
3. sterilization (hormones remain and potency is not impaired) match surgical procedure
vasectomy
5. removal of a piece of the vas deferens
vasectomy
What symptom does he have now?
Urinary retention
18. zo/o
animal life
zo/o
animal life
Fold of skin covering the head of the penis; prepuce.
foreskin
-genesis
formation
6. -genesis
formation
7. -plasia
formation
4. benign prostatic hyperplasia match surgical procedure
photosensitive vaporization of the prostate
Spermatozoa (sperm cells) and fluid (prostatic and vesicle secretions), discharged from the urethra during ejaculation.
semen
2. test of fertility (reproductive ability)
semen analysis
8. Sarah and Steve had been trying to conceive a child for 7 years. Steve had a ___________, which revealed 25% normal sperm count with 10% motility. He was told he had ________
semen analysis; oligospermia
8. fluid secreted by male reproductive glands and ejaculated with sperm
semen or seminal fluid
3. semin/i
semen, seed
semin/i
semen, seed
7. paired sac-like exocrine glands that secrete fluid in to the vas deferens
seminal vesicles
Paired sac-like exocrine glands that secrete fluid (a major component of semen) into the vas deferens.
seminal vesicles
3. narrow coiled tubules that produce sperm in the testes
seminiferous tubules
Narrow, coiled tubules that produce sperm in the testes
seminiferous tubules
7. procedure that removes a person's ability to produce or release reproductive cells
sterilization
Procedure that removes a person's ability to produce or release reproductive cells; removal of testicles, vasectomy, and oophorectomy are examples
sterilization
4. supportive connective tissue of an organ
stromal tissue
Supportive, connective tissue of an organ, as distinguished from its parenchyma. Also called ____.
stromal tissue
Narrow tube (one on each side) carrying sperm from the epididymis toward the urethra. Also called ductus deferens.
vas deferens
20. andr/o
male
andr/o
male
15. varic/o
varicose veins
varic/o
varicose veins
9. narrow tube carrying sperm from the epididymis toward the urethra
vas deferens
What was the reason for the surgery then?
Benign overgrowth of the prostate gland
surgical excision or removal of testicles or ovaries
Castration
failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum; undescended testicles
Cryptorchism
a man who has been castrated
Eunuch
6. T/F Balanitis is inflammation of a testicle
False (Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Orchitis is inflammation of a testicle)
2. T/F Estrogen is an example of an androgen
False (Estrogen is a female hormone. Androgens are male hormones. Testosterone is an androgen)
9. T/F Seminiferous tubules are the interstitial cells of the testes
False (Seminiferous tubules are the parenchymal tissue of the testes. The interstitial cells of the testis are the Leydig cells that secrete testosterone)
5. T/F Spermolytic means formation of sperm
False (Spermolytic is destruction of sperm. Spermatogenesis is formation of sperm)
4. T/F A teratoma is a benign tumor of the prostate gland
False (Teratoma is a malignant tumor in the testis)
10. T/F Testosterone is produced by the parenchymal tissue of the testes
False (Testosterone is produced by the interstitial cells of the testis)
11. T/F Vasectomy produces impotence
False (Vasectomy results in the inability of sperm to leave the body in semen. It does not affect erectile dysfunction and does not produce impotence.)
7. infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by human papillomavirus
HPV infection
Stage T3 N+ means that the tumor
Has spread locally and beyond lymph nodes
What examination allowed the physician to feel the tumor?
Palpation by finger inserted into the rectum
Five years previously, the patient had which type of surgery?
Partial prostatectomy (transurethral)
Where had the tumor spread?
Pelvic lymph nodes and left seminal vesicle
What is likely to stimulate prostatic adenocarcinoma growth?
Testosterone secretion
Why is staging to tumors important?
To classify the extent of spread of the tumor and to plan treatment
1. T/F Cryogenic surgery uses cold temperatures to destroy tissue
True
12. T/F Vasovasostomy is an anastomosis that can restore fertility (ability to reproduce offspring)
True
3. T/F Castration (orchiectomy or oophorectomy) is an example of sterilization
True
7. T/F Azoospermia causes infertility
True
8. T/F Aspermia can result from retrograde ejaculation
True (Semen is discharged backward into the urinary bladder and not ejaculated)
4. malignant tumor of the prostate gland
adenocarcinoma of the prostate (prostate cancer)
10. Sarah eventually became pregnant. An ultrasound examination showed two embryos with two separate placentas and in separate ________ sacs. Sarah gave birth to two healthy _______ twin girls.
amniotic; fraternal
7. Twenty-six-year-old Lance noticed a hard testicular mass. His physician prescribed a brief trial with ______ to rule out _______. The mass remained and Lance underwent _________. The mass was a ________.
antibiotics; epididymitis; orchiectomy; seminoma
5. lack of semen
aspermia
9. lack of semen
aspermia
6. lack of sperm cells in semen
azoospermia
7. inflammation of the glans penis
balanitis
1. prostatic enlargement, nonmalignant
benign prostatic hyperplasia
2. BPH, noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland
benign prostatic hyperplasia
10. pair of exocrine glands near the male urethra; Cowper glands
bulbourethral (Cowper) glands
Pair of exocrine glands near the male urethra. They secrete fluid into the urethra. Also called Cowper glands
bulbourethral glands
1. orchiectomy
castration
6. ulcer that forms on genital organs after infection with syphilis
chancre
2. Bob had many sexual partners, one of whom had been diagnosed with ___________, a highly communicable STI.
chlamydia
5. bacterial infection that invades the urethra and reproductive tract of men and women and is the major cause of nonspecific urethritis in males and cervicitis in females:
chlamydia
4. Just after Nick's birth, his parents had a difficult time deciding whether to have their infant son undergo ______
circumcision
6. removal of the precupe
circumcision
8. phimosis match surgical procedure
circumcision
Removal of the prepuce (foreskin). It is a common elective procedure performed shortly after birth.
circumcision
2. sperm cells and seminal fluid
semen
cry/o
cold
8. destruction of tissue by freezing
cryosurgery
1. When Fred was a newborn infant, his doctors could feel only one testicle within the scrotum and suggested close monitoring of his condition of
cryptorchidism
9. undescended testicles
cryptorchidism
5. DRE, manual diagnostic procedure to examine the prostate gland
digital rectal examination
10. ejection of sperm and fluid from the urethra
ejaculation
3. ejection of sperm and fluid from the urethra
ejaculation
Ejection of sperm and fluid from the male urethra.
ejaculation
3. tube through which semen enters the urethra
ejaculatory duct
Tube through which semen enters the male urethra.
ejaculatory duct
1. one of a pair of long, tightly coiled tubes above each testis; carries and stores sperm
epididymis
2. coiled tube on top of each testis
epididymis
One of a pair of long, tightly coiled tubes above each testis. It stores and carries sperm from seminiferous tubules to the vas deferens.
epididymis
epididym/o
epididymis
2. inflammation of the tube that carries the spermatozoa to the vas deferens
epididymitis
8. inability of an adult male to achieve erection; impotence
erectile dysfunction
Inability of an adult male to achieve an erection; impotence.
erectile dysfunction
5. -pexy
fixation
-pexy
fixation, put in place
Hair-like projection on a sperm cell that makes it motile (able to move).
flagella
1. hair-like projection on a sperm cell that makes it motile
flagellum
7. two infants resulting from fertilization of two ova by two sperm cells
fraternal twins
Two infants resulting from fertilization of two separate ova by two separate sperm cells
fraternal twins
14. balan/o
glans penis
2. sensitive tip of the penis
glans penis
Sensitive tip of the penis; comparable to the clitoris in the female.
glans penis
balan/o
glans penis
8. STI caused by berry-shaped bacteria and marked by inflammation of genital mucosa and mucopurulent discharge
gonorrhea
4. -cele
hernia, swelling
3. infection of the skin and genital mucosa with HSV
herpes genitalis
6. HSV, etiologic agent of a sexually transmitted disease characterized by blister formation
herpes simplex virus
19. crypt/o
hidden
crypt/o
hidden
-one
hormone
1. -one
hormone
10. sac of clear fluid in the scrotum
hydrocele
5. abnormal collection of fluid in a scrotal sac match surgical procedure
hydrocelectomy
2. opening of the urethra on the undersurface of the penis
hypospadias
4. two infants resulting from division of one fertilized egg into separate embryos
identical twins
Two infants resulting from division of one fertilized egg. Conjoined ("Siamese") twins are incompletely separated identical twins.
identical twins
10. inability of a male to sustain or achieve an erection
impotence
In a man, any problem that lowers the chances of his female partner getting pregnant.
infertility
9. specialized cells that lie adjacent to the seminiferous tubules
interstitial cells
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
7. to tie off or bind
ligation
10. terat/o
monster
terat/o
monster
-stomy
new opening
8. condition of scanty sperm
oligospermia
8. semen with a low concentration of sperm
oligospermia
2. -stomy
opening
7. embryonal carcinoma of the testes match surgical procedure
orchiectomy
2. cryptorchidism match surgical procedure
orchiopexy
6. fixation of undescended testicle
orchiopexy
1. inflammation of the testes
orchitis
3. essential tissue of an organ
parenchymal
6. essential distinctive cells of an organ
parenchymal tissue
Essential distinctive cells of an organ. In the testis, the seminiferous tubules that produce sperm are _______.
parenchymal tissue
10. pertaining to the penis
penile
1. male external organ of reproduction
penis
13. pen/o
penis
Male external organ of reproduction.
penis
pen/o
penis
5. external region between the anus and scrotum
perineum
External region between the anus and scrotum in the male
perineum
10. narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the precupe over the glans penis
phimosis
4. foreskin
precupe
5. foreskin
prepuce
Foreskin; fold of skin covering the tip of the penis
prepuce
1. gland at the base of the urinary bladder in males
prostate
2. exocrine gland at the base of the male urinary bladder
prostate gland
3. At age 65, Mike had some difficulty with urgency and discomfort when urinating. His doctor did a digital rectal examination to examine his _______
prostate gland
8. prostat/o
prostate gland
Exocrine gland at the base of the male urinary bladder. The _____ secretes fluid that contributes to semen during ejaculation.
prostate gland
prostat/o
prostate gland
1. PSA, high serum levels of this protein indicate prostatic carcinoma
prostate-specific antigen
3. resection of the prostate gland
prostatectomy
surgical removal of the prostate
prostatectomy
4. inflammation of the prostate gland
prostatitis
4. pus-filled
purulent
1. prostate cancer match surgical procedure
radical (complete) prostatectomy
5. enlarged, swollen veins near the testes
varicocele
8. RALP laparoscopic surgery to remove prostate gland
robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy, assisted
8. external sac that contains the testes
scrotum
External sac that contains the testes
scrotum
11. gon/o
seed
gon/o
seed
1. Sperm are formed in the ________ (-Testes) --> 2. ____________ --> 3. ____________ (-Seiminal vesicles) --> 4. _____________ --> 5. ______________ (-Prostate gland, -Bulbourethral glands) which passes through the --> 6. ______________ --> Sperm leave the body
seminiferous tubules, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra, penis
9. malignant tumor of the testis
seminoma
7. STI , chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are examples of this general category of infections
sexually transmitted infection
5. process of producing (the formation of) sperm cells
spermatogenesis
sperm/o, spermat/o
spermatozoa, semen
4. sperm cell
spermatozoon
sperm cell
spermatozoon (plural spermatozoa)
6. sexually transmitted disease with primary stage marked by formation of a chancre
syphilis
9. male gonad
testicle
10. pertaining to a testicle
testicular
6. male gonad; produces testosterone and sperm cells
testis
9. orch/o
testis
Male gonad that produces spermatozoa and testosterone
testis (Testis means one testicle, and testes are two testicles.)
17. test/o
testis, testicle
orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o
testis, testicle
test/o
testis, testicle
3. hormone secreted by interstitial cells of the testes
testosterone
7. androgen produced by the interstitial cells of the testis
testosterone
Hormone secreted by the interstitial tissue of the testes; responsible for male sex characteristics.
testosterone
9. To boost his sperm count, Steve was given ________. As a side effect, this ________ gave him a case of acne lasting several months.
testosterone; androgen
9. ligation of swollen, twisted veins above the testes match surgical procedure
varicocelectomy
4. TRUS , helpful procedure in guiding a prostatic biopsy needle
transrectal ultrasound
3. TURP, removal of portions of prostate gland through the urethra
transurethral resection of the prostate
5. Ted noticed a hard ulcer on his penis and made an appointment with his doctor, a __________. The doctor viewed a specimen of the ulcer under the microscope and did a blood test, which revealed that Ted had contracted ________, so the ulcer was a ___________.
urologist; syphilis; chancre
6. After his fifth child was born, Art decided to have a _________ to prevent conception of another child. A/an __________ performed the procedure to cut and ligate the _________
vasectomy; urologist; vas deferens
6. reversal of sterilization procedure match surgical procedure
vasovasostomy
reversal of a vasectomy
vasovasostomy
16. vas/o
vessel, duct, vas deferens
vas/o
vessel, duct; vas deferens
12. hydr/o
water
hydr/o
water, fluid