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Which accessory gland's secretion typically makes up about 70% of the ejaculate?
Which accessory gland's secretion typically makes up about 70% of the ejaculate?
- Prostaglandins
- Bulbourethral glands
- Seminal vesicles (correct)
- Prostate gland
What is the major energy source for sperm in the ejaculate?
What is the major energy source for sperm in the ejaculate?
- Inositol
- Fibrinogen
- Citrate
- Fructose (correct)
Which gland surrounds the urethra below the bladder?
Which gland surrounds the urethra below the bladder?
- Seminal vesicles
- Fibrinogen
- Bulbourethral glands
- Prostate gland (correct)
Which gland contracts its smooth muscle at ejaculation?
Which gland contracts its smooth muscle at ejaculation?
Which component of the seminal vesicles' secretion stimulates activity in the female reproductive tract?
Which component of the seminal vesicles' secretion stimulates activity in the female reproductive tract?
What type of epithelial cells line the folds of the seminal vesicles' tube?
What type of epithelial cells line the folds of the seminal vesicles' tube?
Which gland's secretion allows semen to coagulate after ejaculation?
Which gland's secretion allows semen to coagulate after ejaculation?
What is the approximate weight of the prostate gland?
What is the approximate weight of the prostate gland?
Which gland's secretion is an exocrine one?
Which gland's secretion is an exocrine one?
What is the nature of the fibers present in the lamina propria of seminal vesicles?
What is the nature of the fibers present in the lamina propria of seminal vesicles?
What is the role of parasympathetic stimulation in the process of penile erection?
What is the role of parasympathetic stimulation in the process of penile erection?
What is the initial trigger for penile erection?
What is the initial trigger for penile erection?
What happens during ejaculation with regards to the helicine arteries?
What happens during ejaculation with regards to the helicine arteries?
How does penile erection lead to tumescence and rigidity in erectile tissue?
How does penile erection lead to tumescence and rigidity in erectile tissue?
What is the function of arteriovenous shunts in penile erection?
What is the function of arteriovenous shunts in penile erection?
Which type of nerve stimulation controls penile erection?
Which type of nerve stimulation controls penile erection?
What happens to blood flow during sympathetic stimulation in penile anatomy?
What happens to blood flow during sympathetic stimulation in penile anatomy?
What causes the veins to drain most blood from the erectile tissue?
What causes the veins to drain most blood from the erectile tissue?
What part of erectile tissue experiences decreased pressure during ejaculation?
What part of erectile tissue experiences decreased pressure during ejaculation?
What is the function of tunica albuginea during penile erection?
What is the function of tunica albuginea during penile erection?
Where do ducts from individual glands empty into?
Where do ducts from individual glands empty into?
Which zone of the prostate surrounds the superior portion of the urethra?
Which zone of the prostate surrounds the superior portion of the urethra?
What is the main function of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)?
What is the main function of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)?
What is the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) a marker for when present in elevated levels?
What is the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) a marker for when present in elevated levels?
What are corpora amylacea found in the lumens of prostatic tubuloacinar glands composed of?
What are corpora amylacea found in the lumens of prostatic tubuloacinar glands composed of?
What is the main function of bulbourethral glands during erection?
What is the main function of bulbourethral glands during erection?
Which part of the penis is surrounded by skin and lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
Which part of the penis is surrounded by skin and lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
What is the function of the tunica albuginea that surrounds the corpora cavernosa?
What is the function of the tunica albuginea that surrounds the corpora cavernosa?
What is the role of the trabeculae within the erectile tissues?
What is the role of the trabeculae within the erectile tissues?
Where are the bulbourethral glands located?
Where are the bulbourethral glands located?
