Human Reproductive System: Male and Female Anatomy

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Which of the following is NOT a primary sex organ in males?

Ejaculatory ducts
Testes
Penis (correct)
Ductus deferens

What is the primary function of the accessory sex organs in males?

Formation of urine
Transport of sperm
Production of sperm
Secretion of hormones (correct)

Where are the seminal vesicles located in the male reproductive system?

Attached to the scrotum
Close to the bulbourethral glands
Near the testes
Adjacent to the prostate (correct)

Which structure is responsible for transporting sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts?

Ductus deferens (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?

Protection of the testes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cremaster muscle in the scrotum?

It lowers and raises the testes based on temperature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common birth defect regarding male genitalia?

Cryptorchidism (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the maturation of sperm occur?

Epididymis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pampiniform plexus of veins in the spermatic cord?

To regulate the temperature of the testes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the dartos muscle in the scrotum?

Causes wrinkling of the skin (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary sex organ in males?

The penis is not a primary sex organ, but rather a secondary sex organ responsible for the delivery of sperm during sexual intercourse.

What is the primary function of the accessory sex organs in males?

The accessory sex organs in males produce fluids and secretions that support sperm motility and maturation.

Where are the seminal vesicles located in the male reproductive system?

The seminal vesicles are located near the prostate gland, contributing to the formation of semen.

Which structure is responsible for transporting sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts?

The ductus deferens is a long, muscular tube that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts, where they mix with secretions.