10 Questions
What is the primary male sex hormone?
Testosterone
Where are sperm cells produced and brought to maturity?
Testes and epididymis
What is the function of the vas deferens?
Transporting mature sperm to the urethra ready for ejaculation
What is the purpose of the seminal vesicles?
Producing a fructose-rich fluid providing sperm with a source of energy and assisting with motility
What happens to the penis during sexual arousal?
It becomes rigid and erect, allowing for sexual penetration
What are the key functions of the male reproductive system?
Produce, maintain and transport the male reproductive cells (sperm) as well as the fluid semen. To ejaculate semen from the penis. To produce and secrete the male sex hormones.
Name five organs included in the male reproductive system.
- Scrotum 2. Testes 3. Spermatic ducts 4. Sex glands 5. Penis
Where are the testes located in the male body?
The testes are located in the scrotal sac, secured and suspendered at either end of the spermatic cord.
What is the main function of the testes?
The main function of the testes is to produce and maintain sperm and to secrete male sex hormones.
How do the testes develop in the male body?
The testes are located in the abdominal cavity of the foetus and descend down through the inguinal canal into the scrotal sac, suspended on either side of the penis.
Explore the external male genitalia and the anatomy of the penis in this quiz. Learn about the organs of the male reproductive system and their functions, including their interaction with other body systems such as the neuroendocrine and musculoskeletal systems.
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