Bulbourethral Glands Quiz

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Which part of the penis contains the opening of the urethra?

Root

Glans (correct)

Body

Prepuce

What are the functions of the penis?

To provide an outlet for urine

To transmit the urethra

To produce an erection

All of the above (correct)

Which vessel arises from the anterior division of the internal iliac artery?

Superficial dorsal vein of the penis

Deep dorsal vein of the penis (correct)

Prostatic venous plexus

Cavernous vein of the penis

Which part of the penis is located in the superficial perineal pouch of the pelvic floor?

Root Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is responsible for the sensory and sympathetic innervation to the skin and glans penis?

Dorsal nerve of the penis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epididymis?

Storage of sperm Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle lies inferolaterally to the prostate gland?

Levator ani muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the main body of the prostate gland called?

Peripheral zone Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries supply blood to the prostate gland?

Prostatic arteries Signup and view all the answers

Which erectile tissue forms the corpus spongiosum?

Bulb of the penis Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle aids in maintaining erection by increasing the pressure in the bulb of the penis?

Bulbospongiosus Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament connects the erectile bodies of the penis to the pubic symphysis?

Suspensory ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for testosterone production in the testes?

Leydig cells Signup and view all the answers

Where are spermatozoa produced in the male reproductive system?

Seminiferous tubules Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tunica vaginalis in the scrotum?

Covering the anterior surface and sides of each testicle Signup and view all the answers

Which glands produce a mucus secretion containing glycoproteins during sexual arousal?

Bulbourethral glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the bulbourethral glands?

Produce alkaline fluid to neutralize acidity in the male urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the seminal vesicles in semen production?

Produce fructose for energy Signup and view all the answers

Which structure transports sperm from the epididymis to the ampulla?

Vas deferens Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the prostate gland?

It secretes proteolytic enzymes into the semen. Signup and view all the answers

Which vessels primarily supply the vasculature of the bladder?

Internal iliac vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the arterial supply to the bladder in males?

Superior vesical artery Signup and view all the answers

How is venous drainage achieved in the bladder?

Internal iliac veins Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve causes relaxation of the detrusor muscle in the bladder?

Hypogastric nerve Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve causes contraction of the detrusor muscle in the bladder?

Pelvic nerve Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the external urethral sphincter?

Pudendal nerve Signup and view all the answers

How long is the male urethra approximately?

15-20cm Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the male urethra is the widest portion?

Prostatic urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrowest portion of the male urethra?

Membranous urethra Signup and view all the answers