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Pathophys Chapter 19: male reproductive system disorders

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testes function
spermatogenesis
Epididymis function
site of sperm maturation and storage
vas deferens function
transports sperm to urethra
seminal vesicles function
Produces a thick, yellowish secretion
Fuctose
Vitamin C
Prostaglandins
Other substances that nourish and activate sperm
prostate gland function
secretes fluid to balance pH
Cowper glands (bulbourethral) function
secretes alkaline mucus
Penis funciton
ejaculation of semen
male hormones
-Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
-Luteinizing hormone (LH)
-Testosterone
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
initiates spermatogenesis
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
stimulates testosterone production
Testosterone
maturation of sperm, sex characteristics, protein metabolism, muscle development
Congenital (present from birth) abnormalities of the penis
-Epispadias
-Hypospadias
-both may result in incontinence or infection
Epispadias
urethral opening on ventral upper surface of the penis
-treatment: surgical reconstruction
Hypospadias
urethral opening on dorsal surface (underside) of the penis
-treatment: surgical reconstruction
Disorders of the Testes and Scrotum
-cryptorchidism
-hydrocele
-spermatocele
-varicocele
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