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What is the primary function of the prostate gland?
What is the primary function of the prostate gland?
- Regulating blood pressure
- Producing a fluid that makes up semen (correct)
- Storing urine
- Filtering waste from the blood
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) related to?
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) related to?
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Kidney Stone Formation
- Prostate Gland Enlargement (correct)
- Testicular Cancer
Which of the following is NOT a type of Urinary Tract Disease?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Urinary Tract Disease?
- Kidney Stones
- Diabetes (correct)
- Prostate Cancer
- Bladder Infections
What is the primary role of the seminal fluid produced by the prostate gland?
What is the primary role of the seminal fluid produced by the prostate gland?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for Lower Urinary Tract Diseases?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Lower Urinary Tract Diseases?
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Study Notes
Urinary Tract Diseases
- Cystitis is an infection of the lower urinary tract.
- Urinary tract infections are more prevalent in women than men, with Escherichia coli being a common cause.
- Infections of the urinary tract can be treated with urinary antiseptics, including herbal options.
- Lower urinary tract infections are responsive to phytotherapy.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- The prostate plays a crucial role in the production of a fluid that, together with sperm cells from the testicles and fluids from other glands, makes up semen.
- BPH is a urinary tract disease related to the prostate.
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This quiz covers urinary tract infections, including cystitis, kidney stones, and their prevalence in women and men.
