Author Queries on Pages 334-346

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What is the primary reason for delayed diagnosis and treatment failure in erectile dysfunction?

Clinical inertia on the part of physicians to enquire about symptoms of ED (correct)

Insufficient training of physicians in diagnosing ED

Patients' reluctance to discuss their symptoms

Lack of awareness about erectile dysfunction

What is the primary function of tunica albuginea in the penis?

To facilitate erection by compressing veins

To regulate blood flow to the penis

To promote relaxation of smooth muscle trabeculae

To provide flexibility, rigidity, and strength to the penis (correct)

What is the fundamental process involved in penile erection?

Sinusoidal relaxation, arterial dilation, and venous compression (correct)

Vasoconstriction and smooth muscle relaxation

Venous compression and arterial dilation

Smooth muscle contraction and venous dilation

What is the primary component of the three cylindrical corporeal bodies in the penis?

Spongy vascular tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the sequence of events involved in penile erection?

Physioneuro-chemical cascade Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of timely enquiry by physicians and screening for erectile dysfunction?

Prevention of treatment failure and better quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary importance of assessing the patient's perception of erectile dysfunction?

To evaluate the patient's expectation from treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of calculating the IIEF score?

To assess the severity of erectile dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a chronic medical illness associated with diabetes mellitus?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for ruling out endocrinological illnesses in patients with ED?

To rule out other potential causes of ED Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of involving the sexual partner in the evaluation process?

To understand the partner's expectations and perceptions Signup and view all the answers

Why is a detailed psychiatric evaluation mandatory in patients with ED?

To diagnose depression Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the index used for the assessment of erectile dysfunction?

International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Signup and view all the answers

Which article discusses the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men with diabetes?

How to treat erectile dysfunction in men with diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Society that published the report on the definition and classification of erectile dysfunction?

International Society of Impotence Research Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of the article 'The international index of erectile function (IIEF): a multidimensional scale for assessment of erectile dysfunction'?

Rosen RC, Riley A, Wagner G, et al. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the procedure used to assess the corpus cavernosum?

Cavernosography Signup and view all the answers

Which article discusses the effect of chronic sildenafil on erectile function and endothelium-dependent cavernosal relaxations in rats?

Chronic sildenafil improves erectile function and endothelium-dependent cavernosal relaxations in rats Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of nitric oxide on corpora cavernosal smooth muscles?

Relaxation of the penile smooth muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of phosphodiesterase type V enzyme in penile erection?

It degrades cGMP, leading to erection subsidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of nitric oxide release during penile erection?

Both endothelium and neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which testosterone maintains penile erection?

It maintains libido and sexual interplay Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of male erectile dysfunction in diabetes?

Multifactorial, including vascular insufficiency, autonomic neuropathy, and hypogonadism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of cGMP on corpora cavernosal smooth muscles?

Decreases calcium levels in the corporal smooth muscle cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence trend of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) with increasing duration of diabetes?

Increases with increasing duration of diabetes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of sexual dysfunction in diabetes according to the text?

Fertility-related issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) on an individual's life according to the text?

Associated with poor quality of life Signup and view all the answers

In diabetic males, ED is most commonly due to:

Organic reasons Signup and view all the answers

What type of dysfunction in diabetic males is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text?

Semen quality issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ED and cardiovascular morbidity according to the text?

Worst cardiovascular morbidity is associated with ED Signup and view all the answers