11 Questions
Where does the main arterial supply to the prostate come from?
Inferior vesical arteries
Which veins does the prostatic venous plexus drain into?
Internal iliac veins
What is the primary route for the spread of prostatic cancer?
Blood vessels
Where do the lymphatics of the prostate primarily pass across?
Pelvic floor
What stimulates the prostatic smooth muscle contraction during ejaculation?
Sympathetic nervous system
Where does the ductus deferens penetrate after crossing over the external iliac vessels?
Abdominal wall via the inguinal canal
Where do the seminal glands (vesicles) lie in relation to the bladder and rectum?
Superior to the bladder
What is the function of the seminal glands' secretion?
Nourish spermatozoa and contribute to ejaculate volume
How do seminal glands' secretions mix with sperms before they pass into the urethra?
By acting as a coagulating agent
What is not true about the seminal glands?
They store sperms
Which structure joins with the duct of the seminal gland to form the ejaculatory duct?
Seminal vesicle
Test your knowledge on the blood supply of the prostate arteries. Understand the main arterial supply and venous drainage of the prostate gland, important for understanding diseases like prostatic cancer.
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