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Male Reproductive System Anatomy Quiz

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What is the primary function of prostaglandins produced by the prostate and seminal vesicles?

To stimulate peristaltic contractions of the female reproductive tract (correct)
To increase the acidity of the female vagina
To inhibit the development of sperm cells
To produce hormone estrogens in the ovary

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

To reduce the acidity of the female vagina (correct)
To produce hormone estrogens in the ovary
To increase the acidity of the female vagina
To stimulate peristaltic contractions of the female reproductive tract

What is the typical duration of the refractory period following ejaculation?

1 hour to 24 hours
10 seconds to 1 minute
10 minutes to a few hours (correct)
24 hours to 48 hours

What is the primary role of the ovary in the female reproductive system?

To produce oocytes and hormone estrogens (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many sperm cells typically reach the destination in the female reproductive tract?

100 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which most primary oocytes undergo degeneration in the ovary?

Atresia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the fluid produced by the bulbourethral glands?

To lubricate the urethra and neutralize residual urine-related acidity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal sperm count in a healthy male?

50-120 million sperm/mL (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the clotting and anticoagulant factors in semen?

To form a clot in the semen that is later dissolved (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy for sperm?

Fructose (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the prostate gland?

In front of the rectum (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend observed in sperm count over the years?

A significant decrease (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary function of the Leydig cells in the testes?

To secrete testosterone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?

To regulate body temperature and protect the testes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of seminal fluid?

A mixture of secretion from the epididymis, seminal vesicle, prostate, and bulbourethral gland (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where do sperm cells develop in the male reproductive system?

In the seminiferous tubules of the testes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ductus deferens in the male reproductive system?

To transport mature sperm cells to the urethra during ejaculation (D) Signup and view all the answers

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