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| choice3="Ectopic testis has normal function" | | choice3="Ectopic testis has normal function" |
| correctchoice="2" | | correctchoice="2" |
− | feedback2="'''Correct!''' With cryptorchidism there is an increased risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especially in the dog. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes. The ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring.[[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Congential testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities.]]" | + | feedback2="'''Correct!''' With cryptorchidism there is an increased risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especially in the dog. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes. The ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring.[[Cryptorchidism|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities.]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Cryptorchidism is not often seen in the cow and sheep, it is seen most commonly in the horse, pig and dog, but is not rare in other species. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes, the ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring. The correct answer is that it increases the risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especilly in the dog. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Congential testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities. ]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Cryptorchidism is not often seen in the cow and sheep, it is seen most commonly in the horse, pig and dog, but is not rare in other species. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes, the ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring. The correct answer is that it increases the risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especilly in the dog. [[Cryptorchidism|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities. ]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Cryptorchidism is not always unilateral, it is usually unilateral but may be bilateral. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes, the ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring. The correct answer is that it increases the risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especially in the dog. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Congential testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities. ]]" | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Cryptorchidism is not always unilateral, it is usually unilateral but may be bilateral. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes, the ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring. The correct answer is that it increases the risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especially in the dog. [[Cryptorchidism|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities. ]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Cryptorchidism is not spontaneous. Testicular hypoplasia is spontaneous and may be associated with intersex or cryptorchidism. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes, the ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring. The correct answer is that it increases the risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especially in the dog.[[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Congential testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities.]]" | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Cryptorchidism is not spontaneous. Testicular hypoplasia is spontaneous and may be associated with intersex or cryptorchidism. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes, the ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring. The correct answer is that it increases the risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especially in the dog.[[Cryptorchidism|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities.]]" |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' There is not normal reproductive function in cryptorchidism, the cryptorchid testis is usually sterile. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes, the ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring. The correct answer is that it increases the risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especially in the dog. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Congential testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities. ]]" | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' There is not normal reproductive function in cryptorchidism, the cryptorchid testis is usually sterile. Cryptorchidism is incomplete descent of the testes, the ectopic testes may be at any site from the posterior pole of the kidney to the external inguinal ring. The correct answer is that it increases the risk of testicular tumours in the ectopic testis, especially in the dog. [[Cryptorchidism|WikiVet Article: Testicular abnormalities. ]]" |
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| choice4="Squamous cell carcinoma" | | choice4="Squamous cell carcinoma" |
| correctchoice="3" | | correctchoice="3" |
− | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" | + | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Leydig cell tumours are not associated with feminisation syndrome. The correct answer is feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Leydig cell tumours are not associated with feminisation syndrome. The correct answer is feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Seminomas are not associated with feminisation syndrome. The correct answer is feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Seminomas are not associated with feminisation syndrome. The correct answer is feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Teratomas are not associated with feminisation syndrome. The correct answer is feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Teratomas are not associated with feminisation syndrome. The correct answer is feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Squamous cell carcinoma is not associated with feminisation syndrome. In fact it tends to be a neoplasia affecting the external genitalia rather than the testicles themselves. The correct answer is feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Squamous cell carcinoma is not associated with feminisation syndrome. In fact it tends to be a neoplasia affecting the external genitalia rather than the testicles themselves. The correct answer is feminisation syndrome is associated with oestrogen production by Sertoli cell tumours. The syndrome is seen as; ventral alopecia and hyperpigmentation, cystic hyperplasia of the mammary gland (gynecomastia), preputial oedema, squamous metaplasia of the prostate (decreased size) and contralateral testicular atrophy. [[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Sertoli cell tumour]]" |
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| choice5="Inflammation of the spermatic cord" | | choice5="Inflammation of the spermatic cord" |
| correctchoice="4" | | correctchoice="4" |
− | feedback4="'''Correct!''' A sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. It is seen occasionally after a vasectomy operation.[[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia ]]" | + | feedback4="'''Correct!''' A sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. It is seen occasionally after a vasectomy operation.[[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia ]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Cystic dilation of the epididymis forms a spermatocoele. This causes accumulation of semen, inspissation, and if it ruptures may form a sperm granuloma. Spermatocoele formation is due to congenital or acquired occlusions of the ducts and occurs in rams after epididymitis. The correct answer is a sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia]]" | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Cystic dilation of the epididymis forms a spermatocoele. This causes accumulation of semen, inspissation, and if it ruptures may form a sperm granuloma. Spermatocoele formation is due to congenital or acquired occlusions of the ducts and occurs in rams after epididymitis. The correct answer is a sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. [[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia]]" |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Inflammation of the epididymis, epididiymitis, usually occurs concurrently with orchitis and it is not associated with sperm granulomas. The correct answer is a sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia ]]" | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Inflammation of the epididymis, epididiymitis, usually occurs concurrently with orchitis and it is not associated with sperm granulomas. The correct answer is a sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. [[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia ]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Torsion is usually due to trauma or cryptorchid testes and is not associated with sperm granuloma. The correct answer isa sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia ]]" | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Torsion is usually due to trauma or cryptorchid testes and is not associated with sperm granuloma. The correct answer isa sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. [[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia ]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Inflammation of the spermatic cord, or funiculitis occurs following castration,the wound may become chronically infected. The correct answer isa sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Inflammation of the spermatic cord, or funiculitis occurs following castration,the wound may become chronically infected. The correct answer isa sperm granuloma is formed when sperm escapes into adjacent tissues and stimulates an immune response. This can be caused by blind-ending efferent tubules, usually in the head of the epididymis, it leads to pressure degeneration of the testis. This is seen most commonly in bucks and less commonly in rams. [[Testicular Neoplasia|WikiVet Article: Male genitalia]]" |
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| choice1="Sertoli cell tumour" | | choice1="Sertoli cell tumour" |
| correctchoice="3" | | correctchoice="3" |
− | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Burdizzo castration is the most common cause. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerabletotrauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology]]" | + | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Burdizzo castration is the most common cause. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerabletotrauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Testicles - Vascular Pathology|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Infection, either systemic or localised, may lead to degenerative changes as a result of toxaemia and pyrexia. Testicular degeneration is the most common cause of reduced fertility. The correct answer is that Burdizzo castration is the most common cause of testicular ischaemia. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerable to trauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology ]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Infection, either systemic or localised, may lead to degenerative changes as a result of toxaemia and pyrexia. Testicular degeneration is the most common cause of reduced fertility. The correct answer is that Burdizzo castration is the most common cause of testicular ischaemia. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerable to trauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Testicles - Vascular Pathology|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology ]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' It is anoxia or stagnation hypoxia that occurs following venous thrombosis, with or without haematoma, following trauma.The correct answer is that Burdizzo castration is the most common cause of testicular ischaemia. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerabletotrauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology]]" | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' It is anoxia or stagnation hypoxia that occurs following venous thrombosis, with or without haematoma, following trauma.The correct answer is that Burdizzo castration is the most common cause of testicular ischaemia. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerabletotrauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Testicles - Vascular Pathology|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Hyperthermia tends to cause degenerative changes, which is a common cause of reduced fertility. Hyperthermia may occur when there is excess periscrotal fat or short cremaster muscles. The correct answer is that Burdizzo castration is the most common cause of testicular ischaemia. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerabletotrauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology]]" | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Hyperthermia tends to cause degenerative changes, which is a common cause of reduced fertility. Hyperthermia may occur when there is excess periscrotal fat or short cremaster muscles. The correct answer is that Burdizzo castration is the most common cause of testicular ischaemia. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerabletotrauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Testicles - Vascular Pathology|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Sertoli cell tumours may cause degenerative changes due to compression from the tumour causing increased pressure within the tunica albuginea. The correct answer is that Burdizzo castration is the most common cause of testicular ischaemia. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerabletotrauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Reproductive Male - Pathology#Aquired testicular abnormalities|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology]]" | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Sertoli cell tumours may cause degenerative changes due to compression from the tumour causing increased pressure within the tunica albuginea. The correct answer is that Burdizzo castration is the most common cause of testicular ischaemia. Coagulative necrosis and ischaemia occur following compression of the spermatic cord in Burdizzo castration. The testicular blood supply is vulnerabletotrauma as the arterial supply and venous return are restricted within the spermatic cord and at the inguinal rings and the tunica albuginea is relatively inelastic and cannot adjust to sudden increases in intra-testicular pressure. Testicular torsion especially in dogs can also lead to partial or complete testicular ischaemia. [[Testicles - Vascular Pathology|WikiVet Article: Testicular pathology]]" |
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