BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH) question and answers graded A+ 2023/2024

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH) question and answers graded A+ 2023benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - correct answer -Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland -Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can cause urinary symptoms identical to prostate cancer Prostate function - correct answer produce liquid that produces acid to balance the alkalinity of the environment prostate-specific antigen (PSA) - correct answer blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood Gamma-semino- protein or kallikrein-3, - correct answer -Prostate Specific Antigen, (PSA) Gamma-semino- protein or kallikrein-3 secretes - correct answer -Secreted by epithelial cells of the prostate and is produced for the ejaculate and liquefies semen allowing sperm to swim freely. -It is present in small amounts in the blood of men with healthy prostates but is elevated in prostate cancers or prostate disorders What can effect Prostate Specific Antigen, (PSA) - correct answer Sexual activity vigorous exercise Avoid 48 hrs before test to get accurate results vigorous exercise - correct answer at least 20 minutes of exercise that causes sweating or breathing hard can Biopsy effect Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) - correct answer Yes PSA levels are increased fir 6WKS after Biopsy