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lunatika

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What are the two disorders that cause pressure against the urethra, leading to a weakened or hesitant urine system, leaking, a sensation that the bladder is not completely emptied, and a need to get up several times a night to urinate?
 
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What are the functions of the male reproductive system?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

One is benign prostatic hyperplasia, or hypertrophy, which is an enlarged prostate that is not a serious threat to life. The second is prostate cancer, which is the second deadliest cancer in men, mostly due to late diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

To produce, sustain, and transport sperm cells, including transmitting the sperm cells to the female during sexual intercourse; to secrete testosterone, which regulates sperm cell production and the expression of secondary sexual characteristics such as hair distribution, bone and muscle development, and enlargement of the larynx; to contribute to formation of semen.


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