14 Questions
What is the function of secretory (luminal) cells in the prostate?
Release prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Which zone of the prostate is a common site for nodular hyperplasia?
Transition zone
What is a characteristic feature of the central zone of the prostate?
Large irregular ducts
Which layer of cells in the prostate releases high molecular weight keratin?
Basal cells
What compensatory changes occur in response to bladder hypertrophy in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) pathogenesis?
Bladder hypertrophy
Which food habit increases the risk of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)?
High fat diet
How is Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) diagnosed?
By release of PSA by secretory cells
What is the primary function of Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)?
To assist in the diagnosis of prostatic adenocarcinoma
Which type of bacteria is the most common cause of prostatitis?
E.Coli
What is the main purpose of a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) in relation to the prostate?
To evaluate the size and texture of the prostate gland
Which of the following is NOT a complication of Prostatitis?
Kidney stones
What is the characteristic presentation of the prostate during Acute Bacterial Prostatitis on Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)?
Boggy, tender, enlarged prostate
What are the two main classes of drugs used in treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
Alpha 1 adrenergic blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
'Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome' accounts for more than 90% of all cases of what condition?
'Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis'
Explore the histology of the prostate gland and common diseases affecting it, such as nodular hyperplasia and carcinoma. Learn about the three zones of the prostate, the layers of cells within it, and the pathogenesis of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS).
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