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The movement of the testes by cremasteric muscular action regulates: testicular temperature.
What structure of the male genitalia travels through the inguinal canal and unites with the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct? Vas deferens
Normally the male urethral orifice is located: 2 mm ventral to the tip of the glans.
While examining an 18-year-old man, you note that the penis and testicles are more darkly pigmented than the body skin. You should consider this finding to be: within normal limits.
Testicular temperature must be maintained lower than 37° C for which of the following to occur? Spermatogenesis
In an uncircumcised male, retraction of the foreskin may reveal cheesy white material. This is usually: a collection of sebaceous material.
most accurate approximation of normal adult testicular size (in centimeters) 4 ´ 3 ´ 2
The greatest contribution to the volume of ejaculate comes from the: prostate.
Inspection of the scrotum should reveal: left scrotal sac lower than the right.
Sexual differentiation in the fetus has occurred by _____ weeks' gestation. 12
How much blood usually engorges the two corpora cavernosa of the penis when it is erect? 20 to 50 mL
Expected genitalia changes that occur as men age include: that the scrotum becomes more pendulous.
Parents of a 6-year-old boy should be asked if he has: scrotal swelling.
Which of the following is a risk factor for testicular cancer? Cryptorchidism
Inspection of the male urethral orifice requires the examiner to: press the glans between thumb and forefinger.
Which penile structure should be visible to inspection during the physical examination? Dorsal vein
You are inspecting the genitalia of an uncircumcised adult male. The foreskin is tight and cannot be easily retracted. You should: inquire about previous penile infections.
Which technique is appropriate to detect an inguinal hernia? Move your finger upward along the vas deferens.
Which type of hernia lies within the inguinal canal? Indirect
Which one of the following conditions is of minor consequence on the adult male genitalia? Lumps in scrotal skin
Mr. L. has an unusually thick scrotum with edema and pitting. He has a history of cardiac problems. The appearance of his scrotum is more likely a(n): indication of general fluid retention.
A characteristic related to syphilis or diabetic neuropathy is testicular: insensitivity to painful stimulation.
A normal vas deferens should feel: smooth.
The most common cancer in young men aged 15 to 30 years is: testicular.
An adolescent male is being seen for acute onset of left testicular pain. The pain started 3 hours ago. He complains of nausea and denies dysuria or fever. Your prioritized assessment should be to: establish absent cremasteric reflex.
When examining a small child, in which position should he be placed to help push the testicles into the scrotum? Tailor
The most common type of hernia occurring in young males is: indirect inguinal.
Difficulty replacing the retracted foreskin of the penis to its normal position is called: paraphimosis.
The finding of a painless indurated lesion on the glans penis is most consistent with: chancre.
A finding associated with male genital herpes is: painful superficial penile vesicles.
A male whose urethral meatus opens on the ventral surface of his penis has which condition? Hypospadias
A 12-year-old boy relates that his left scrotum has a soft swollen mass. The scrotum is not painful upon palpation. The left inguinal canal is without masses. The mass does transilluminate with a penlight. This collection of symptoms is consistent with: hydrocele.
Which condition is a complication of mumps in the adolescent or adult? Orchitis
The male with Peyronie disease will usually complain of: deviation of the penis during erection.
The adult internal rectal sphincter is controlled by the: autonomic nervous system.
In males, which surface of the prostate gland is accessible by digital examination? Posterior
The prostatic sulcus: divides the prostate into right and left lateral lobes. The rectal past medical history of all patients should include inquiry about:
Which of the following is a risk factor for colorectal cancer? History of colonic polyps
Factors associated with increased risk of prostate cancer include: African American descent.
Caliber of urinary stream is routine information in the history of: older males.
Equipment for examination of the anus, rectum, and prostate routinely includes gloves and: lubricant and penlight.
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