Genitalia

• Functions of the Reproductive System


  Production of gametes, fertilization, development and nourishment of a new individual, production of reproductive hormones
• Penis


  An elongated cylindrical structure consisting of a body, called shaft, and a cone-shaped end, called gland
• penis


  Serves as both urinary and reproductive organ
• erectile tissues


  Corpus spongiosum

  corpus cavernosa
• Corpus spongiosum


  Mass of spongy tissue which surrounds urethra & involves in erection by allowing rushing of blood into it
• Corpus cavernosa


  A pair of sponge like regions of erectile tissue which contains most of the blood in the penis during penile reception
• Scrotum


  Pouch like structure that hangs in front of the anus and behind the penis
• Scrotum


  Composed of skin and dartos muscle, the scrotum shows increased pigmentation and scattered hair
• Testes


  A pairof oval, compound glandular organs contained in the scrotum
• Testes


  * Serves as the site of spermatogenesis

  * To produce testosterone
• Vas Deference


  Also known as ductus deferens
• Vas deference is also known as

  Ductus deferens
• Vas deference


  About 40 cm long and connects the epididymis with the prostate
• Vas deference


  Main function is to rapidly squeeze the sperm from their storage site into the urethra
• Urethra


  The male ____ is the passageway for both urine and semen
• Epididymis


  Provides a reservoir for maturing spermatozoa
• Seminal vesicle


  Are 2 gland composed of many lobes
• Prostate glands


  Encircle the upper part of the urethra and lies below the neck of the bladder
• Prostate glands


  Secretes thin, milky, alkaline fluid containing high level of zinc, calcium, citric acid and acid phosphatase
• Prostate glands


  This fluid protects the sperm from the acidic environment of the vagina and the male urethra
• Priapism


  A persistent erection that lasts more than four hours and is not relieved by orgasm
• Priapism


  Erections that occur with this condition can be painful and are not always related to sexual activity
• Epididymitis


  Inflammation or infection of the epididymis, which is the long tube that rests along the testicles
• Epididymitis


  Caused by sexually transmitted diseases, injury, a side effect from a vasectomy
• Hydrocele


  Buildup fluid around the testicles. Can affect one or both testicles, and can cause swelling in the scrotum and groin area
• Spermatocele


  Known as spermatic cyst
• Spermatocele is also known as

  spermatic cyst
• Spermatocele


  A fluid filled cyst that forms in the epididymis
• Varicocele


  Enlarged or dilated veins in the scrotum. Normally a painless and harmless condition
• Varicocele


  Can cause low sperm production and reduced sperm quality that can lead to male infertility
• Orchitis


  Inflammation of one or both testicles. Caused by bacterial or viral infection, mumps
• Testicular torsion


  Occurs when the spermatic cord gets twisted and cuts off blood supply to the testicle
• Testicular torsion


  It is A medical emergency that requires immediate treatment in order to save the testicle
• Hemorrhoids


  Also called piles
• hemorrhoids are also called

  Piles
• Hemorrhoids 


  Swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum
• 2 hemorrhoids

  Internal hemorrhoids

  external hemorrhoids
• Hemorrhoids


  Are like varicose veins
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia


  Also called an enlarged prostate common with age
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia


  DRE at age 40&above

  s/s nocturia

  turp w cystoclysis