Match the following terms with their meanings below:
-Coiled tubes with the testes; form and carry sperm

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Seminiferous tubules are coiled tubes located in the testes that are responsible for sperm production and transport.

Answer: E
 Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis, the coiled tube that sits on top of and behind the testes and stores and carries sperm.

Answer: D
 Cryptorchism is a congenital condition in which one or both testes do not descend into the scrotum, and instead remain in the abdomen or groin.

Answer: H
 Orchiectomy is surgical removal of one or both testes, typically performed to treat testicular cancer.

Answer: I
 Orchitis is inflammation of one or both testicles, often caused by a bacterial or viral infection.

Answer: J
 Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland, often caused by a bacterial infection.

Answer: K
 Prostatectomy is surgical removal of the prostate gland, often performed to treat prostate cancer.

Answer: G
 Hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum, surrounding the testes.

Answer: B
 Balanitis is inflammation of the head of the penis, usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

Answer: F
 Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium, which can affect the reproductive system and cause infertility.

Answer: A
 Androgens are male sex hormones, including testosterone, that are responsible for the development and maintenance of male sexual characteristics.

Answer: C
 Cryogenic surgery involves the use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy abnormal or diseased tissue, such as cancer cells. It is not a specific term related to male reproductive health.

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