16. Male Reproductive System

What is the collective term for the reproductive cells, such as sperm and oocytes, that combine to form a fetus?

Within which structures inside the testes does the process of spermatogenesis occur?

What is the approximate duration of a single spermatogenesis cycle, from the precursor cells to formed sperm?

According to the text, what is the approximate daily production of sperm in a male?

Which part of the sperm cell is responsible for providing motility?

What is the primary function of the fluid secreted by the bulbourethral glands?

What is the correct pathway for sperm transport starting from the seminiferous tubules during ejaculation?

What is the combined prevalence of minimal, moderate, and complete erectile dysfunction (ED) in men at the age of 40?

Testicular cancer is most frequently diagnosed in men within which age range?

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis?

What is the term for the condition characterized by the complete absence of sperm?

Which procedure is defined as the surgical fixation of a testicle?

What is the function of the fluid from the prostate gland that is added to seminal fluid?

At what age do sperm counts in men begin to slowly decline, according to the text?

What is the term for the condition where an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra, blocking the flow of urine?

Which structure is described as a coiled tubular structure where sperm start to mature and are stored until ejaculation?

What is the term for the diploid precursor cells that become sperm?

What is the surgical procedure for the creation of an artificial opening between ducts to restore fertility in males who have had a vasectomy?

What are the cells located between the seminiferous tubules that are responsible for producing testosterone?

In every state in the United States, which two sexually transmitted infections are specifically mentioned as being notifiable and reportable diseases?

How many days, on average, does a new spermatogenesis cycle begin, although it is not synchronous across the tubules?

What is the term for the accumulation of serous fluid between the layers of membrane covering the testis?

Which condition is characterized by distended veins of the spermatic cord?

The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum before birth is known as what condition?

What is the term for the ejaculatory fluid that is composed of sperm and secretions from the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands?

Which of the following describes Asymptomatic Shedding in the context of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)?

What is the medical term for inflammation of the glans penis?

What is the term for the transformation of spermatids to spermatozoa during spermatogenesis?

Which gland is located at the base of the bladder, surrounding the urethra, and contributes fluid to semen during ejaculation?

The spermatic cord is an enclosed sheath that contains the vas deferens and what other structures?

According to the text, what is a common risk factor for testicular cancer?

In addition to aging, what is one of the conditions listed as being associated with Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

What is the term for the transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa?

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the prepuce?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the sperm cell structure described in the text?

How many strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are mentioned in the text?

What type of medication can be used to treat and cure Gonorrhea?

What is the term used for the condition where symptoms of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) might include dysuria, enlarged glands, myalgia, and fever?

Spermatogenesis is the process of producing sperm. Where does it begin?

Which of these is one of the two columns of erectile tissue in the penis that fill with blood during an erection, as defined in the vocabulary?

What is the medical term for painful urination, which can be a symptom of STIs like gonorrhea?

What is the term for the cells that support germ cells throughout the process of spermatogenesis?

The opening in the abdominal wall that connects the testes to the abdominal cavity is known as the:

What is the distinct meaning of a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) as opposed to a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)?

Which structure matures sperm and stores them until ejaculation?

What is the function of the temporary thickening of semen after ejaculation, which is caused by fluid from the prostate gland?

The aggressive form of prostate cancer is described as involving what process?

Which condition is NOT listed in the text as being associated with Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

What is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical repair of the urinary tract?

What is the name of the vaccine mentioned in the text that prevents infection with HPV?