Mr. Humpert, age 71, presented to his physician with dysuria, urinary frequency, and urgency. Following urinalysis, cystitis was diagnosed. Benign prostatic hypertrophy was noted. 1. What is the...

Mr. Humpert, age 71, presented to his physician with dysuria, urinary frequency, and urgency. Following urinalysis, cystitis was diagnosed. Benign prostatic hypertrophy was noted.

1. What is the purpose of the prostate gland?

2. Describe the changes that occur in the prostate with BPH and the reason for these changes.

3. Explain how BPH predisposes a patient to cystitis The infection was treated with antibacterial drugs, and Mr. H. was asked to return for follow-up.

4. List the manifestations of BPH, along with the reasons for them, that Mr. H. is likely to experience as the disease continues to develop.