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What is the main function of the bulbourethral gland in the male reproductive system?
What is the main function of the bulbourethral gland in the male reproductive system?
- Production of testosterone
- Regulation of spermatogenesis
- Secretion of fluids that carry semen (correct)
- Maturation of sperm
What is the primary role of the Leydig cells in the testes?
What is the primary role of the Leydig cells in the testes?
- Maturation of sperm
- Secretion of seminal fluid
- Regulation of testosterone production (correct)
- Production of inhibin
What is the average volume of semen in an ejaculate?
What is the average volume of semen in an ejaculate?
- 10-15 ml
- 1-2 ml
- 2-5 ml (correct)
- 5-10 ml
What is the process by which sperm undergo a series of changes in the female reproductive tract to become fertilization-competent?
What is the process by which sperm undergo a series of changes in the female reproductive tract to become fertilization-competent?
What is the function of the seminal vesicle in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the seminal vesicle in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary role of the Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules?
What is the primary role of the Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in the regulation of testosterone production?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in the regulation of testosterone production?
What is the primary source of androgens in the body?
What is the primary source of androgens in the body?
What is the function of inhibin in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of inhibin in the male reproductive system?
What is the average concentration of sperm in an ejaculate?
What is the average concentration of sperm in an ejaculate?
What is the process by which sperm travel from the seminiferous tubules to the female fallopian tube?
What is the process by which sperm travel from the seminiferous tubules to the female fallopian tube?
