The prostate (from Ancient Greek, prostates, literally "one who stands before", "protector", "guardian"). source
The prostate (from Ancient Greek, prostates, literally "one who stands before", "protector", "guardian").
The prostate is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male reproductive system in most mammals. source
The prostate is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male reproductive system in most mammals.
The prostate differs considerably among species anatomically, chemically, and physiologically. source
The prostate differs considerably among species anatomically, chemically, and physiologically.
A healthy human male prostate is classically said to be slightly larger than a walnut. source
A healthy human male prostate is classically said to be slightly larger than a walnut.
The mean weight of the normal prostate in adult males is about 11 grams, usually ranging between 7 and 16 grams. source
The mean weight of the normal prostate in adult males is about 11 grams, usually ranging between 7 and 16 grams.
The prostate surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder and can be felt during a rectal exam. source
The prostate surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder and can be felt during a rectal exam.
The prostate can be divided in two ways: by zone, or by lobe. source
The prostate can be divided in two ways: by zone, or by lobe.
The prostate does not have a capsule; rather an integral fibromuscular band surrounds it. source
The prostate does not have a capsule; rather an integral fibromuscular band surrounds it.
The prostate is sheathed in the muscles of the pelvic floor, which contract during the ejaculatory process. source
The prostate is sheathed in the muscles of the pelvic floor, which contract during the ejaculatory process.
The prostate gland has four distinct glandular regions, two of which arise from different segments of the prostatic urethra. source
The prostate gland has four distinct glandular regions, two of which arise from different segments of the prostatic urethra.
The prostatic part of the urethra develops from the pelvic (middle) part of the urogenital sinus (endodermal origin). source
The prostatic part of the urethra develops from the pelvic (middle) part of the urogenital sinus (endodermal origin).
Endodermal outgrowths arise from the prostatic part of the urethra and grow into the surrounding mesenchyme. source
Endodermal outgrowths arise from the prostatic part of the urethra and grow into the surrounding mesenchyme.
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland. source
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland.
There are primarily four different forms of prostatitis, each with different causes and outcomes. source
There are primarily four different forms of prostatitis, each with different causes and outcomes.
Two relatively uncommon forms, acute prostatitis and chronic bacterial prostatitis, are treated with antibiotics (category I and II, respectively). source
Two relatively uncommon forms, acute prostatitis and chronic bacterial prostatitis, are treated with antibiotics (category I and II, respectively).
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) occurs in older men; the prostate often enlarges to the point where urination becomes difficult. source
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) occurs in older men; the prostate often enlarges to the point where urination becomes difficult.
In 1983, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported a connection between vasectomy and an increased risk of prostate cancer. source
In 1983, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported a connection between vasectomy and an increased risk of prostate cancer.
The female prostate, like the male prostate, secretes PSA and levels of this antigen rise in the presence of carcinoma of the gland. source
The female prostate, like the male prostate, secretes PSA and levels of this antigen rise in the presence of carcinoma of the gland.
The prostate is found as a male accessory gland in all placental mammals excepting edentates, martens, badgers and otters. source
The prostate is found as a male accessory gland in all placental mammals excepting edentates, martens, badgers and otters.
