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| controls the size of the scrotum by responding to ambient temperature to keep testes at 3C below abdominal temp. |
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| a coiled duct system and main storage site of sperm |
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| continuous with the epididymis; forms the spermatic cord along w/ other vessels; joins the duct of the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct which empties into the urethra |
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| Descend along the inguinal canal into the scrotum before birth |
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- begins between 9.5-13.5 years
- first, enlargement of testes
- next, pubic hair
- finally, penis size increases |
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Stage 1 --> vellus hair; penis and scrotum are preadolescent size and proportion
Stage 2 --> few straight hairs at base of penis; little or no penis enlargement; testes/scrotum begin to enlarge
Stage 3 --> sparse pubic hair growth over entire pubis; penis enlarges; testes further enlarged
Stage 4 --> thick hair over pubic area; penis grows & development of glans; testes almost fully grown
Stage 5 -->growth of hair over medial thighs; penis and testes/scrotum adult size and shape |
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| Causes of withdrawal from sexual activity -- aging male |
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| loss of spouse; depression; preoccupation with work; marital or family confict; side effects of meds; alcohol; lack of privacy; economic or emotional stress; poor nutrition; fatigue |
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| Indications for circumcision |
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- cultural and religious
- prevention of phimosis
- decreased risk of penile cancer
- reduced HIV acquisition (by 53-60%)
- reduced HIV transmission to female partners
- reduced incidence of HSV2 and HPV
- reduced STIs in women w/ circumcised partners |
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| CKD prevalence -- ethnic differences |
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| African American > American Indian/Alaskan > Hispanics > Whites |
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| Narrowed opening of prepuce so that it cannot retract |
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| painful constriction of glans by retracted foreskin |
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| ventral location of meatus (underneath) |
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| Dorsal location of meatus (on top) |
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