18 Questions
What is the primary function of the dartos muscle in the scrotum?
To cause wrinkling of the skin
What is the name of the structure that divides the testis into lobules?
Septa
What is the primary function of the fructose in seminal fluid?
To provide energy for the sperm
What is the location of the spermatogonium during childhood?
In the testes, but remaining dormant
What is the purpose of the cremaster muscle in the scrotum?
To lower and raise the testes based on temperature
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?
To produce alkaline mucus prior to ejaculation
What is the role of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
To transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
What is the structure that converges to become the rete testis?
Seminiferous tubules
What is the function of the corpus spongiosum in the penis?
To surround the urethra
What is the function of the tunica vaginalis?
To enclose each testis as a continuation of the peritoneum
What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
To store and mature sperm
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
What is the average length of a testis in an adult human?
5 cm
During which month of fetal development do the testes typically begin to descend into the scrotal sac?
7th or 8th month
What is the medical term for the failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac?
Cryptorchidism
What is the primary function of the scrotal sac in the male reproductive system?
To regulate the temperature of the testes
What is the name of the surgical procedure used to treat Cryptorchidism?
Orchiopexy
What is the potential complication of an inguinal hernia if left untreated?
Compression of the intestine and cutting off its blood supply
Test your knowledge of the male reproductive system, including the vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and other key components. Learn about the functions of each part and how they work together. From blood vessels to accessory glands, this quiz covers it all.
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