1. Lecture Notes A PowerPoint Presentation13
Lecture Notes A PowerPoint Presentation
Male Reproductive
System
Classroom Activity to Accompany Medical Terminology Systems, Seventh Edition
Barbara A. Gylys ∙ Mary Ellen Wedding

2. Structure and Function13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function
Testes
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Seminal vesicles
Ejaculatory duct
Bulbourethral gland
Prostate gland
Penis 2 2

3. Structure and Function (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function (continued)
Testes
Located in the scrotum
Production of sperm, the male sex cell
Secretion of testosterone, the hormone that develops and maintains maleness
Epididymis
Located on top of the testes
Storage place for sperm before ejaculation 3 3

4. Structure and Function (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function (continued)
Vas deferens
Transportation of sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
Seminal vesicle
Nutrients to support sperm
Production of approximately 60% of the seminal fluid ejaculated during intercourse 4 4

5. Structure and Function (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function (continued)
Ejaculatory duct
Duct through which semen enters the urethra
Bulbourethral glands (Cowper glands)
Production of alkaline fluid necessary for sperm viability
Prostate gland
Triple-lobed organ situated at base of the bladder
Production of an alkaline substance that protects sperm against the acid environment of the vagina 5 5

6. Structure and Function (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function (continued)
Penis
Organ of copulation composed of erectile tissue
Enclosing the urethra, the structure that expels urine and semen from the body 6 6

7. Structure and Function (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function (continued)
Production of male sex cells (called sperm)
Transportation of sperm to sites of fertilization
Secretion of hormones vital to development and maintenance of sexual characteristics
Pedagogical Note: For instructors who do not need extensive anatomy and physiology coverage, please delete and replace some of the slides to suite your individual classroom needs. For additional illustrations, the image bank is available from the DavisPlus web site or other web sites that offer medical information. 7 7

8. Structure and Function Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function Exercise
What is the purpose of the male reproductive system?
What are the sperm-transporting organs?
Pedagogical Note: Questions only are presented on the first slide. Questions with answers (in red) are presented on the following slide. For testing purposes, you may wish to use only the question slides. 8 8

9. Structure and Function Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function Exercise
What is the purpose of the male reproductive system? To produce and deliver sperm to the female reproductive tract so fertilization can occur
What are the sperm-transporting organs? The epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra
Pedagogical Note: Questions only are presented on the first slide. Questions with answers (in red) are presented on the following slide. For testing purposes, you may wish to use only the question slides. 9 9

10. Structure and Function Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function Exercise
What are the accessory glands of the male reproductive system?
What is the copulatory organ of the male reproductive system? 10 10

11. Structure and Function Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Structure and Function Exercise
What are the accessory glands of the male reproductive system? The seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands
What is the copulatory organ of the male reproductive system? The penis, which contains erectile tissue 11 11

12. Combining Forms Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Combining Forms Exercise
List the CF(s) for:
glans penis:
epididymis:
vessel; vas deferens; duct:
prostate gland:
Pedagogical Methods: To tailor the slide presentation to your individual needs, simply delete or add slides and textual material. Numerous sources are available for illustrations and information on various web sites.

13. Combining Forms Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Combining Forms Exercise
List the CF(s) for:
glans penis: balan/o
epididymis: epididym/o
vessel; vas deferens; duct: vas/o
prostate gland: prostat/o
Pedagogical Methods: To tailor the slide presentation to your individual needs, simply delete or add slides and textual material. Numerous sources are available for illustrations and information on various web sites.

14. Combining Forms Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Combining Forms Exercise
seminal vesicle:
male:
perineum (area between scrotum [or vulva in the female] and anus):
testis (plural, testes):
Pedagogical Methods: To tailor the slide presentation to your individual needs, simply delete or add slides and textual material. Numerous sources are available for illustrations and information on various web sites.

15. Combining Forms Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Combining Forms Exercise
seminal vesicle: vesicul/o
male: andr/o
perineum (area between scrotum [or vulva in the female] and anus): perine/o
testis (plural, testes): orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o, test/o
Pedagogical Methods: To tailor the slide presentation to your individual needs, simply delete or add slides and textual material. Numerous sources are available for illustrations and information on various web sites.

16. Combining Forms Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Combining Forms Exercise
hidden:
spermatozoa, sperm cells:
dilated vein:
gonads, sex glands:

17. Combining Forms Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Combining Forms Exercise
hidden: crypt/o
spermatozoa, sperm cells: spermat/o, sperm/o
dilated vein: varic/o
gonads, sex glands: gonad/o

18. Complete the Medical Word Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Complete the Medical Word Exercise
pertaining to male origin: /o/gen/
condition of hidden testes: crypt/ /
condition of scanty sperm (production): /o/ /ia 18

19. Complete the Medical Word Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Complete the Medical Word Exercise
pertaining to male origin: andr/o/gen/ic
condition of hidden testes: crypt/orchid/ism
condition of scanty sperm (production): olig/o/sperm/ia 19

20. Complete the Medical Word Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Complete the Medical Word Exercise
discharge from the glans penis: /o/
inflammation of the prostate: /
condition of urine (containing) spermatozoa: /uria 20

21. Complete the Medical Word Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Complete the Medical Word Exercise
discharge from the glans penis: balan/o/rrhea
inflammation of the prostate: prostat/itis
condition of urine (containing) spermatozoa: spermat/uria 21

22. Build Medical Words Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build Medical Words Exercise
enlargement of the prostate:
inflammation of the epididymis:
destruction of spermatozoa:
excision of (part of) the vas deferens:
Pedagogical Note: To reinforce the word building technique, encourage students to break the words down into their component parts. 22 22

23. Build Medical Words Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build Medical Words Exercise
enlargement of the prostate: prostat/o/megaly
inflammation of the epididymis: epididym/itis
destruction of spermatozoa: spermat/o/lysis
excision of (part of) the vas deferens: vas/ectomy
Pedagogical Note: To reinforce the word building technique, encourage students to break the words down into their component parts. 23 23

24. Build Medical Words Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build Medical Words Exercise
resembling a male:
hernia of the glans penis:
disease of the gonads:
stone (calculus) of the prostate:
Pedagogical Note: To reinforce the word building technique, encourage students to break the words down into their component parts. 24 24

25. Build Medical Words Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build Medical Words Exercise
resembling a male: andr/oid
hernia of the glans penis: balan/o/cele
disease of the gonads: gonad/o/pathy
stone (calculus) of the prostate: prostat/o/lith
Pedagogical Note: To reinforce the word building technique, encourage students to break the words down into their component parts. 25 25

26. Build Medical Words Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build Medical Words Exercise
pertaining to producing male(ness):
pertaining to sperm:
Pedagogical Note: To reinforce the word building technique, encourage students to break the words down into their component parts. 26 26

27. Build Medical Words Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build Medical Words Exercise
pertaining to producing male(ness): andr/o/genic
pertaining to sperm: sperm/ic
Pedagogical Note: To reinforce the word building technique, encourage students to break the words down into their component parts. 27 27

28. Diseases and Conditions13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Malignant neoplasm of prostatic tissue
Most commonly an adenocarcinoma
Risk factors
Advanced age (usually over age 50)
Genetic predisposition
Commonly metastasizing to pelvic and spinal bones

29. Diseases and Conditions (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions (continued)
Prostate Cancer (continued)
Signs and symptoms
Dysuria, hematuria, nocturia, and hesitancy
Sometimes erectile dysfunction and painful ejaculation
Symptoms (if present) typically associated with the urinary tract

30. Diseases and Conditions (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions (continued)
Prostate Cancer (continued)
Signs and symptoms (continued)
Hip or back pain possibly present in advanced stages
Presymptomatic tests
Blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
Periodic digital rectal examination (DRE)
Most commonly asymptomatic at diagnosis

31. Diseases and Conditions (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions (continued)
Prostate Cancer (continued)
Treatment
Depending on stage, grade, and physical condition and age of the patient
Prostatectomy and removal of adjacent affected tissues
Hormone therapy to limit prostatic growth, including orchidectomy and estrogen therapy
Chemotherapy in advanced stages of the disease
Radiation therapy to relieve metastatic bone pain

32. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. C. is a 50-year-old male who arrives for his annual physical. He is concerned about his risk of prostate cancer. How should the physician explain the symptoms of this disease?
Pedagogical Note: You may wish to add other clinical scenarios from actual medical reports or web site resources to tailor these sections to suit your course objectives. 32 32

33. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. C. is a 50-year-old male who arrives for his annual physical. He is concerned about his risk of prostate cancer. How should the physician explain the symptoms of this disease? Early stages are commonly asymptomatic. When symptoms occur, they include dysuria, hematuria, hesitancy, nocturia, and, sometimes, sexual dysfunction.
Pedagogical Note: You may wish to add other clinical scenarios from actual medical reports or web site resources to tailor these sections to suit your course objectives. 33 33

34. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. K. is a 45-year-old patient with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia. He now complains of frequent urination at night. The physician documents this finding as .
Mr. J. reports that he has been unable to urinate for 16 hours. The physician notes a distended bladder. Based on this finding, the physician suspects an enlarged prostate, known as
Pedagogical Note: You may wish to add other clinical scenarios from actual medical reports or web site resources to tailor these sections to suit your course objectives. 34 34

35. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. K. is a 45-year-old patient with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia. He now complains of frequent urination at night. The physician documents this finding as nocturia.
Mr. J. reports that he has been unable to urinate for 16 hours. The physician notes a distended bladder. Based on this finding, the physician suspects an enlarged prostate, known as prostatomegaly.
Pedagogical Note: You may wish to add other clinical scenarios from actual medical reports or web site resources to tailor these sections to suit your course objectives. 35 35

36. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. Q. has a 3-year history of prostate cancer and wants to avoid surgery. The physician recommends hormone therapy to limit prostatic cell growth. The physician prescribes a female hormone for this treatment known as a(n) (antidiuretic, estrogen, progesterone). 36 36

37. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. Q. has a 3-year history of prostate cancer and wants to avoid surgery. The physician recommends hormone therapy to limit prostatic cell growth. The physician prescribes a female hormone for this treatment known as a(n) (antidiuretic, estrogen, progesterone). 37 37

38. Diseases and Conditions (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions (continued)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Nonmalignant enlarged prostate that may affect urine flow (See illustration.)
Pedagogical Note: To tailor the slide presentation to your individual needs, simply delete or add slides and textual material. Numerous sources are available for illustrations and information on various web sites.

39. Diseases and Conditions (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions (continued)
BPH (continued)
Signs and symptoms
Clinically significant if the enlarging, hyperplastic portion of the prostate obstructs urine flow
Urinary obstruction, including hesitancy and urine retention
Dysuria, nocturia, dribbling, urinary frequency, weak urine stream, or urinary or fecal incontinence

40. Diseases and Conditions (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions (continued)
BPH (continued)
Signs and symptoms (continued)
Hydronephrosis or pyelonephritis in severe cases of BPH (See illustration: hydronephrosis and progressive thickening of the bladder wall and dilation of the ureters and kidneys)

41. Diseases and Conditions (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions (continued)
BPH (continued)
Treatment
Depends on severity of symptoms in the urinary system
Symptomatic treatment may include prostatic massage, catheterization, and avoidance of caffeine and alcohol
Various medications to shrink the prostate or relax the muscles in the prostate

42. Diseases and Conditions (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions (continued)
BPH (continued)
Treatment (continued)
Nonsurgical options to shrink or destroy excess prostate tissue
Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT), using microwave heat
Transurethral vaporization of the prostate (TUVP), using a high-frequency electrical current
Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA), using radio waves
Pedagogical Note: To tailor the slide presentation to your individual needs, simply delete or add slides and textual material. Numerous sources are available for illustrations and information on various web sites.

43. Diseases and Conditions (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diseases and Conditions (continued)
BPH (continued)
Treatment (continued)
Surgical interventions to remove obstructing tissue
Laser surgery
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

44. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. S. complains of fever, chills, and urinary frequency and urgency. On examination, the physician finds the prostate is soft, swollen, and tender. The physician suspects an inflammation of the prostate gland and bladder, and charts a diagnosis of 44 44

45. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. S. complains of fever, chills, and urinary frequency and urgency. On examination, the physician finds the prostate is soft, swollen, and tender. The physician suspects an inflammation of the prostate gland and bladder, and charts a diagnosis of prostatocystitis. 45 45

46. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. H. is diagnosed with a benign tumor of the prostate. The physician explains that benign tumors are not cancerous or life- threatening. However, severe cases may lead to infection of the renal pelvis and kidney, a condition known as (nephrosis, nephritis, pyelonephritis). 46 46

47. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. H. is diagnosed with a benign tumor of the prostate. The physician explains that benign tumors are not cancerous or life- threatening. However, severe cases may lead to infection of the renal pelvis and kidney, a condition known as (nephrosis, nephritis, pyelonephritis). 47 47

48. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. B. is diagnosed with BPH and asks for an explanation of what BPH is. How should the nurse explain BPH? 48 48

49. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. B. is diagnosed with BPH and asks for an explanation of what BPH is. How should the nurse explain BPH? BPH refers to a benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland caused by excessive growth of prostatic tissue. 49 49

50. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Results of Mr. F.’s pyelography indicate urine retention and obstruction of urine flow due to prostate enlargement. The medical term for an accumulation of urine in the renal pelvis is (hydrocele, hydromyoma, hydronephrosis). 50 50

51. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Results of Mr. F.’s pyelography indicate urine retention and obstruction of urine flow due to prostate enlargement. The medical term for an accumulation of urine in the renal pelvis is (hydrocele, hydromyoma, hydronephrosis). 51 51

52. Vocabulary Challenge Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Vocabulary Challenge Exercise
circumcision:
epispadias:
erectile dysfunction:
Pedagogical Note: To customize the medical vocabulary, simply add or delete the terms on the slide. Also, numerous images are available from the image bank or other resources if you want to add illustrations. You may also wish to use this slide in a group project activity during class. 52 52

53. Vocabulary Challenge Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Vocabulary Challenge Exercise
circumcision: removal of all or part of the foreskin, or prepuce, of the penis
epispadias: malformation in which the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis
erectile dysfunction: inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse
Pedagogical Note: To customize the medical vocabulary, simply add or delete the terms on the slide. Also, numerous images are available from the image bank or other resources if you want to add illustrations. You may also wish to use this slide in a group project activity during class. 53 53

54. Vocabulary Challenge Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Vocabulary Challenge Exercise
hydrocele:
hypospadias:
sterility: 54 54

55. Vocabulary Challenge Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Vocabulary Challenge Exercise
hydrocele: painless accumulation of serous fluid in the sac that contains the testes, usually due to malabsorption of the serous fluid
hypospadias: malformation in which the urethra opens on the underside of the penis
sterility: inability to produce offspring, usually due to a deficiency in semen 55 55

56. Medical and Surgical Procedures13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Medical and Surgical Procedures
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Removal of the prostate using a resectoscope or electrocautery (See illustration.) 56

57. Medical and Surgical Procedures (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Medical and Surgical Procedures (continued)
Vasectomy and its reversal
Surgical procedure that cuts the vas deferens and sutures each end to prevent sperm from entering the epididymis, thus preventing fertilization
Reversal sometimes possible using microsurgical techniques to reattach the ends of the severed vas deferens (See illustration.) 57

58. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. D. arrives at the urologist’s office for a consultation. After the birth of their third child, he and his wife decided that he should undergo a method of male contraception in which the vas deferens is excised. This surgical procedure is called 58 58

59. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. D. arrives at the urologist’s office for a consultation. After the birth of their third child, he and his wife decided that he should undergo a method of male contraception in which the vas deferens is excised. This surgical procedure is called vasectomy. 59 59

60. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. S. sustains a severe laceration of the left testicle in a construction accident. The urologist advises a surgical repair of the testicle, a medical procedure called 60 60

61. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. S. sustains a severe laceration of the left testicle in a construction accident. The urologist advises a surgical repair of the testicle, a medical procedure called orchidoplasty or orchioplasty. 61 61

62. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. K. is diagnosed with BPH. He is scheduled for a surgical procedure that uses a resectoscope inserted through the urethra to chip away at the prostate. The abbreviation for this procedure is 62 62

63. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. K. is diagnosed with BPH. He is scheduled for a surgical procedure that uses a resectoscope inserted through the urethra to chip away at the prostate. The abbreviation for this procedure is TURP. 63 63

64. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. Z. is scheduled for TURP. He asks the physician how the procedure is performed. How should the physician explain the procedure? 64 64

65. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. Z. is scheduled for TURP. He asks the physician how the procedure is performed. How should the physician explain the procedure? The surgeon inserts an instrument called a resectoscope through the urethra and uses a small loop on the end of the resectoscope to “chip away” at the obstructing tissue. 65 65

66. Diagnostic Procedures13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diagnostic Procedures
Ultrasound of the prostate
Insertion of an ultrasound probe via the rectum to reveal the size and other features of the prostate
Sometimes used to monitor the effectiveness of cancer treatment
Pedagogical Note: You may want to bring a few diagnostic instruments or laboratory set-ups for students to examine. Various images of medical instruments are available on the web if you do not have the actual instruments. In addition, you can include other diagnostic procedures to suit your classroom needs. 66

67. Diagnostic Procedures (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diagnostic Procedures (continued)
Retrograde urethrography
Radiological test performed in males to assess the urethra
Introduction of a contrast medium into the bladder using a catheter
Evaluation of radiographs of the urethra for abnormalities, outpouchings, fissures, and strictures
Pedagogical Note: You may want to bring a few diagnostic instruments or laboratory set-ups for students to examine. Various images of medical instruments are available on the web if you do not have the actual instruments. In addition, you can include other diagnostic procedures to suit your classroom needs. 67

68. Diagnostic Procedures (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diagnostic Procedures (continued)
Vasography
Radiological test used to diagnose or treat male infertility
Injection of contrast medium into the vas deferens and ejaculatory ducts with subsequent x-ray examination of these structures
Pedagogical Note: You may want to bring a few diagnostic instruments or laboratory set-ups for students to examine. Various images of medical instruments are available on the web if you do not have the actual instruments. In addition, you can include other diagnostic procedures to suit your classroom needs. 68

69. Diagnostic Procedures (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diagnostic Procedures (continued)
Biopsy of the prostate
Collection of several samples of prostate tissue for microscopic evaluation
Samples reviewed by a pathologist trained to identify malignant tissue
Greater cellular abnormalities shown by more aggressive malignancies
No cancer present or incorrect biopsy site indicated by a negative biopsy result 69

70. Diagnostic Procedures (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diagnostic Procedures (continued)
Biopsy of the prostate (continued)
Three types of procedures
Transrectal — Ultrasound probe inserted into the rectum to guide the biopsy device to the proper site
Transurethral — Lighted cystoscope inserted through the urethra to allow a direct view of the prostate for biopsy
Transperineal — Direct incision of the perineum to reveal the prostate for biopsy 70

71. Diagnostic Procedures (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diagnostic Procedures (continued)
Digital rectal examination (DRE)
Physical examination of the prostate to check the consistency and size of the prostate as well as lumps or other signs of pathology (See illustration.) 71

72. Diagnostic Procedures (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diagnostic Procedures (continued)
Semen analysis
Laboratory test that determines the quantity of semen produced by the male
Evaluation of the quantity and quality of sperm
Usually performed as one of the first tests to assess infertility 72

73. Diagnostic Procedures (continued)13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Diagnostic Procedures (continued)
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
Blood test used to determine the level of PSA, a substance produced by the prostate
Elevated levels used to determine the need for further investigation to determine the cause
PSA levels elevated in cancer of the prostate, prostatomegaly, and prostatitis 73

74. Build a Medical Word Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build a Medical Word Exercise
examination of the kidney(s):
endoscope used to examine the urethra:
Record(ing) of sound:
process of recording excess sound: 74 74

75. Build a Medical Word Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build a Medical Word Exercise
examination of the kidney(s): nephr/o/scopy
endoscope used to examine the urethra: urethr/o/scope
Record(ing) of sound: son/o/gram
process of recording excess sound: ultra/son/o/graphy 75 75

76. Build a Medical Word Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build a Medical Word Exercise
pertaining to across the urethra:
pertaining to across the rectum:
pertaining to across the perineum:
Record(ing) of the urethra: 76 76

77. Build a Medical Word Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Build a Medical Word Exercise
pertaining to across the urethra: trans/urethr/al
pertaining to across the rectum: trans/rect/al
pertaining to across the perineum: trans/perine/al
Record(ing) of the urethra: urethr/o/gram 77 77

78. Pharmacology Gonadotropins Spermicides 13 MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Pedagogical Note: You may want to bring a few diagnostic instruments or laboratory set-ups for students to examine. Various images of medical instruments are available on the web if you do not have the actual instruments. In addition, you can include other diagnostic procedures to suit your classroom needs. 78

79. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. and Mrs. M. have been trying to conceive for over 3 years. The physician prescribes a hormone preparation used to increase sperm count, known as (estrogen, gonadotropin, testosterone). 79 79

80. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. and Mrs. M. have been trying to conceive for over 3 years. The physician prescribes a hormone preparation used to increase sperm count, known as (estrogen, gonadotropin, testosterone). 80 80

81. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. G.’s wife uses a method of birth control that destroys sperm by creating a highly acidic environment in the vagina. The name of this agent that kills sperm is a(n) 81 81

82. Clinically Related Exercise13
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Clinically Related Exercise
Mr. G.’s wife uses a method of birth control that destroys sperm by creating a highly acidic environment in the vagina. The name of this agent that kills sperm is a spermicide. 82 82

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