30 Questions
Which part of the penis contains the opening of the urethra?
Glans
What are the functions of the penis?
All of the above
Which vessel arises from the anterior division of the internal iliac artery?
Deep dorsal vein of the penis
Which part of the penis is located in the superficial perineal pouch of the pelvic floor?
Root
Which nerve is responsible for the sensory and sympathetic innervation to the skin and glans penis?
Dorsal nerve of the penis
What is the function of the epididymis?
Storage of sperm
Which muscle lies inferolaterally to the prostate gland?
Levator ani muscle
What is the main body of the prostate gland called?
Peripheral zone
Which arteries supply blood to the prostate gland?
Prostatic arteries
Which erectile tissue forms the corpus spongiosum?
Bulb of the penis
Which muscle aids in maintaining erection by increasing the pressure in the bulb of the penis?
Bulbospongiosus
Which ligament connects the erectile bodies of the penis to the pubic symphysis?
Suspensory ligament
Which cells are responsible for testosterone production in the testes?
Leydig cells
Where are spermatozoa produced in the male reproductive system?
Seminiferous tubules
What is the function of the tunica vaginalis in the scrotum?
Covering the anterior surface and sides of each testicle
Which glands produce a mucus secretion containing glycoproteins during sexual arousal?
Bulbourethral glands
What is the main function of the bulbourethral glands?
Produce alkaline fluid to neutralize acidity in the male urethra
What is the role of the seminal vesicles in semen production?
Produce fructose for energy
Which structure transports sperm from the epididymis to the ampulla?
Vas deferens
What is the anatomical course of the vas deferens?
It turns medially to pass between the bladder and the ureter and then travels downward on the anterior surface of the bladder.
What is the function of the prostate gland?
It secretes proteolytic enzymes into the semen.
Which vessels primarily supply the vasculature of the bladder?
Internal iliac vessels
What is the arterial supply to the bladder in males?
Superior vesical artery
How is venous drainage achieved in the bladder?
Internal iliac veins
Which nerve causes relaxation of the detrusor muscle in the bladder?
Hypogastric nerve
Which nerve causes contraction of the detrusor muscle in the bladder?
Pelvic nerve
Which nerve innervates the external urethral sphincter?
Pudendal nerve
How long is the male urethra approximately?
15-20cm
Which part of the male urethra is the widest portion?
Prostatic urethra
What is the narrowest portion of the male urethra?
Membranous urethra
Test your knowledge on the functions of the bulbourethral glands during sexual arousal. Learn about the mucus secretion produced by these glands and its roles in lubrication, expelling waste, and neutralizing acidity in the male urethra.
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