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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?

<p>Root (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dorsal nerve of the penis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epididymis?

<p>Storage of sperm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle lies inferolaterally to the prostate gland?

<p>Levator ani muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main body of the prostate gland called?

<p>Peripheral zone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries supply blood to the prostate gland?

<p>Prostatic arteries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which erectile tissue forms the corpus spongiosum?

<p>Bulb of the penis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bulbospongiosus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Suspensory ligament (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for testosterone production in the testes?

<p>Leydig cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are spermatozoa produced in the male reproductive system?

<p>Seminiferous tubules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Covering the anterior surface and sides of each testicle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bulbourethral glands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the bulbourethral glands?

<p>Produce alkaline fluid to neutralize acidity in the male urethra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Produce fructose for energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure transports sperm from the epididymis to the ampulla?

<p>Vas deferens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical course of the vas deferens?

<p>It turns medially to pass between the bladder and the ureter and then travels downward on the anterior surface of the bladder. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the prostate gland?

<p>It secretes proteolytic enzymes into the semen. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessels primarily supply the vasculature of the bladder?

<p>Internal iliac vessels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the arterial supply to the bladder in males?

<p>Superior vesical artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is venous drainage achieved in the bladder?

<p>Internal iliac veins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hypogastric nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pelvic nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the external urethral sphincter?

<p>Pudendal nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the male urethra approximately?

<p>15-20cm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the male urethra is the widest portion?

<p>Prostatic urethra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrowest portion of the male urethra?

<p>Membranous urethra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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