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1
Q

What links the testes to the prostate?

A

Vas deferans

2
Q

Describe the route of the vas deferans

A

Passes anterior then superior to the bladder
Then posteriorly to bladder and anteriorly to rectum through seminal gland
Into ejaculatory duct in prostate
Into urethra

3
Q

What is contained in the spermatic cord?

A

Testicular artery and vein
Vas deferens
Lymphatic vessels
Nerves

4
Q

What two sacs are the testes enclosed in?

A

Scrotum

Tunica vaginalis

5
Q

What is hydrocele?

A

Excess fluid in the tunica vaginalis

6
Q

What is the role of the vas deferens?

A

Transport sperm

7
Q

At what level do the gonadal arteries (ovarian and testicular) arise?

A

L2

8
Q

What is the basic functional unit of the testes?

A

Seminiferous tubules

9
Q

What do the seminiferous tubules flow in to?

A

Epididymis

10
Q

What does the epididymis flow in to?

A

Vas deferans

11
Q

Where on the testes is the epididymis found?

A

Posterior

12
Q

What does the prostate produce?

A

The fluid component of semen

13
Q

Where do prostatic secretions enter the urethra?

A

Prostatic ducts

14
Q

How big is the prostate normally?

A

Size of a walnut

15
Q

What are the four zones of the prostate?

A

Peripheral
Central
Transitional
Anterior fibromuscular stroma

16
Q

What are the four important external landmarks on the penis?

A

Root
Body
Glans
External urethral oriface

17
Q

What are the three internal compartments of the penis?

A

2x corpus cavernosum

Corpus spongiosum

18
Q

What are the functions of the internal compartments of the penis?

A

Erectile tissue

19
Q

Where does lymph from the testes drain?

A

Lumbar lymph nodes

20
Q

Where does lymph from the scrotum and penis drain?

A

Superficial inguinal nodes

21
Q

Where do visceral afferents from the testes enter the spinal cord?

A

T10 and 11

22
Q

How can pain from the testes be felt?

A

Scrotum radiating to lower abdomen