5 Questions
What is a characteristic of orchitis?
Painful swelling of one or both testes
What is a complication of gonorrhea?
Prostatitis, epididymitis and urethritis
What is characterized by ulcers on genitalia?
Syphilis
What is erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Inability to maintain an erection firm enough
What is characterized by lymphadenopathy?
Syphilis
Study Notes
Inflammations of the Male Genital System
- Orchitis: inflammation of the testes caused by infections, autoimmune disease, or trauma
- Symptoms of orchitis:
- Painful swelling of one or both testes
- Painful ejaculation
- Degeneration and necrosis of spermatozoa
- Congestion and leukocytic infiltration
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Gonorrhea: caused by Nisseria gonorrhea, characterized by:
- Painful discharge from genitalia
- Prostatitis, epididymitis, and urethritis
- Syphilis: caused by Treponema pallidum, characterized by:
- Ulcers (chancre) on genitalia
- Lymphadenopathy
- Skin rash
- Meningitis
- Aortitis
Other Conditions
- Intersex: a group of conditions where an individual has sexual characteristics between males and females
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED): the inability to maintain an erection firm enough to complete sexual intercourse
This quiz covers various diseases and conditions affecting the male genital system, including orchitis, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and characteristics of these diseases.
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