U 008 Prostata / prostate gland
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
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The prostate is a gland—about the size of a walnut—that makes and stores semen. The prostate is necessary for male sexual function and reproduction. The prostate gland is located just below the bottom of the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the body. Because of its location, if the prostate gland becomes enlarged, it can create bothersome urinary problems. The abnormal production of Dihydrotestosteron DHT is ociated with pathologies of the prostate. Benign prostatic hyperplasi and , prostate cancer. The enzyme 5 alpha-reductase (5 alpha R) catalyses the reduction of testosterone into the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
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Video depicts the anatomical relationship between the Prostate Gland and the Bladder and Urinary System. Video is used to promote new identification and treatment techniques for Prostate Cancer.