Male Reproductive System Anatomy

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What is the main function of the testes in the male reproductive system?

Secretion of hormones (correct)

Storage of sperm

Transport of sperm

Production of semen

Which structure in the male reproductive system is responsible for delivering sperm into the female reproductive tract?

Scrotum

Prostate gland

Seminal vesicles

Penis (correct)

What is the main function of the duct system in the male reproductive system?

Storage of sperm

Production of sperm

Secretion of hormones

Maturation and transport of sperm (correct)

Which of the following glands is NOT considered an accessory sex gland in the male reproductive system?

Pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What role does the scrotum serve in relation to the testes?

Supports the testes Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is part of the wall of the scrotum and helps regulate temperature?

Cremaster muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the spermatic cord in the male reproductive system?

Transportation and support Signup and view all the answers

Which structure surrounds each testicular artery forming a network of veins?

Pampiniform plexus Signup and view all the answers

What covers each testis anteriorly and laterally, acting as a protective membrane?

Tunica vaginalis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the tunica vaginalis surrounding each testis?

Act as a serous membrane for protection Signup and view all the answers

Where does spermatogenesis occur?

Spermatiferous tubules Signup and view all the answers

Which cells release inhibin when sperm count is high?

Sustentacular cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of interstitial cells in the testes?

Produce hormones called androgens Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type continuously produces sperm beginning at puberty?

Spermatogonia Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the acrosome in a spermatozoa?

Create a hole in the ovum Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are diploid and have 46 chromosomes?

Spermatogonia Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the spermatozoa contains mitochondria?

Midpiece Signup and view all the answers

Which structure acts as a blood-testis barrier by forming tight junctions?

Sustentacular cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which spermatid differentiates into a mature spermatozoa called?

Spermiogenesis Signup and view all the answers

Where do the efferent ductules connect the rete testis to?

Epididymis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epididymis?

Stores sperm cells and assists in their maturation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ampulla in the male reproductive system?

It enlarges as the ductus deferens approaches the prostate gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of prostaglandins secreted by the seminal vesicles?

Facilitates sperm entry into the uterus Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the male urethra is located through the penis?

Spongy urethra through the penis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of citric acid in prostatic secretion?

Nourishes sperm growth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the bulbourethral glands is true?

Secrete clear, viscous mucin Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for penile erection?

'Parasympathetic innervation' Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the penis surrounds the external urethral orifice?

Glans Signup and view all the answers