Module 7 Male Reproductive System

The purpose of ___ is to direct high frequency sound waves to examine the testicles and prostrate for abnormalities.

transrectal sonography

TUIP is the abbreviation for

transurethral incision of the prostate

A seminoma is a germ cell tumor

true

___ is an abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland surrounding the urethra.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

In the male reproductive system, the ___ tissue produces cells for reproduction.

parenchysmal

The term ___ refers to a stricture (narrowing) of the opening of the foreskin over tha glans penis.

phimosis

The singular form of the male sex cell is

spermatozoon

Also known as a teratoma

dermoid cyst

The combining form for the area where spermatozoa are stored until ejaculation is

epididym/o

The tube located on the top of each testis that carries and stores sperm cells is the

epididymis

The general term for sex cells is ___; in males, these are specifically called the ___

gametes, spermatozoa

What is the term for the sexually transmitted bacterial disease that results in urethritis, dysuria, and an abnormal mucopurulent discharge from the urethra?

gonorrhea

Congenital opening of the urethra on the underside of the penis

hypospadias

Epididymovesculography is

imaging of the epididymis and seminal vesicle using a contrast medium

Removal of one or both of the testicles is called

orchidectomy

Surgical fixation of a previously undescended testicle by attaching it to the scrotum is called a(n)

orchiopexy

Which of the following tests is a blood test given if prostatic hypertrophy is suspected?

prostate specific antigen

Which of the following is a test for syphilis?

FTA-ABS

A(n) ___cele is the accumulation of fluid in a duct or saclike cavity like the scrotum

hydro

The tightly coiled tubes where spermatogenesis occurs are the

seminiferous tubules

___ is a twisting of a testicle on its spermatic cord, usually as a result of some sort of trauma. Untreated, this can lead to ___ of the testicle.

testicular torsion, atrophy

The combining form test/o means

testis or testicle

Plethysmography is

the measurement of changes in volume of organs or a body part

During a procedure called ___ of the ___, abbreviated ___, the urethra is widened by means of small incisions in the bladder neck and prostrate glans.

transurethral incision, prostate, TUIP

Hypospadias is the congenital condition where the urethral opening is on the ventral surface of the penis instead of the tip

true

___ is a multistage STD that first appears as a highly infectious, painless, red ___ on the genitals; eventually it can lead to blindness and even death.

syphillis, chancre

The male gonad is the penis

false

A ___ is an abnormal dilation of the veins of the spermatic cord.

variocele

Mr. Hoppe was admitted for a scheduled vasectomy. A vasectomy is the excision of the

vas deferens

This is the combining form for the tube that leads to the urethra

vas/o

A ___ is a reversal of a ___, which is a process eliminating the possibility of fertility in men by cauterizing both of the vas deferens.

vasovasostomoy, vasectomy

___ involves the anastomosis of the ends of the vas deferens as a means of reversing a vasectomy

vasovasostomy

An inflammation of a seminal vesicle, normally associated with prostatitis

vesiculitis

The suffix ___ means creation or production

-genesis

Benign tumor formed in the stromal tissue of the testes

Sertoli cell tumor

The term cryptorchidism literally translates as the condition of a hidden testicle. What does the word part "orchid" mean?

testicle

Hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a(n)

accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis

Frank has ___ of the prostate, which is cancer of the prostate

adenocarcinoma

The condition of being born without a testicle is

anorchism

A temporary or permanent lack of sperm in the seminal fluid is

azoospermia

An inflammation of the glans penis is

balanitis

The term ___ in Mr. Richard's medical report describes a downward curvature of the penis is caused by a fibrous band of tissue along the corpus spongiosum.

chordee

Removal of the foreskin around the glans penis is called

circumcision

A hydrocele is the accumulation of fluid in the veins of the spermatic cord

false

Sensitive tip of the penis

glans penis

A ___ is used to diagnose gonorrhea

gram stain

A sexually transmitted disease that usually shows up as a wart on the genitals, hands, or feet is

human papillomavirus (HPV)

Which of the following appears as an inflammation of the urethra?

nongonococcal urethritis

A word that means the same thing as testis is

orchitis

The stage of life during which males and female become functionally capable of sexual reproduction is called ___

puberty