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Male Reproductive System Anatomy

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

To cause wrinkling of the skin (correct)
To regulate the temperature of the testes
To facilitate the movement of the epididymis
To produce sperm cells

What is the name of the structure that divides the testis into lobules?

Tunica vaginalis
Tunica albuginea
Seminiferous tubules
Septa (correct)

What is the primary function of the fructose in seminal fluid?

To help turn semen into a bolus that can be readily propelled into the vagina
To coagulate the semen in the ejaculatory duct
To neutralize traces of acidic urine in the urethra
To provide energy for the sperm (correct)

What is the location of the spermatogonium during childhood?

In the testes, but remaining dormant (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To lower and raise the testes based on temperature (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?

To produce alkaline mucus prior to ejaculation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?

To transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that converges to become the rete testis?

Seminiferous tubules (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the corpus spongiosum in the penis?

To surround the urethra (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tunica vaginalis?

To enclose each testis as a continuation of the peritoneum (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To store and mature sperm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the path of sperm through the male reproductive system?

Testis à Epididymis à Vas Deferens à Ejaculatory duct à Prostate Gland à Prostatic Urethra (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the average length of a testis in an adult human?

5 cm (A) Signup and view all the answers

During which month of fetal development do the testes typically begin to descend into the scrotal sac?

7th or 8th month (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for the failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac?

Cryptorchidism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the scrotal sac in the male reproductive system?

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

What is the name of the surgical procedure used to treat Cryptorchidism?

Orchiopexy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential complication of an inguinal hernia if left untreated?

Compression of the intestine and cutting off its blood supply (C) Signup and view all the answers

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