Male Reproductive System: Glands and Functions

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

To protect the sperm and facilitate their deposition in the female reproductive tract (correct)
To increase the pH of the urethra
To produce hormones for the development of secondary sex characteristics
To regulate the body temperature

What is the primary function of the Calper's glands?

To regulate the body temperature
To produce hormones for the development of secondary sex characteristics
To protect the sperm and facilitate their deposition in the female reproductive tract
To produce fluid that lubricates the urethra and raises the pH (correct)

What is the main difference between the location of the ovaries in the female and the testicles in the male?

The ovaries are responsible for producing hormones, while the testicles produce sperm
The ovaries are located inside the body, while the testicles are located outside the body (correct)
The ovaries produce eggs, while the testicles produce sperm
The ovaries are responsible for fertilization, while the testicles are responsible for gestation

What is the purpose of the scrotum?

To house the testicles and maintain the optimal temperature for sperm production (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To deposit the ejaculate in the female reproductive system (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why are the testicles located outside the body?

Because they require a specific temperature for optimal function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the glands that lie just beneath the prostate and produce a fluid that lubricates the urethra and raises the pH?

Calper's glands (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the secretions produced by the prostate and seminal vesicles?

To protect the sperm and allow them to effectively fertilize an egg (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the seminal vesicles?

To produce secretions that protect the sperm and facilitate their fertilization of an egg (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the sensitivity of sperm cell production?

Temperature fluctuations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the specific muscle mentioned in the text?

Raising and lowering the testicles to regulate temperature (C) Signup and view all the answers

During which age range does puberty typically occur?

Preteen to teenage years (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the testicles when it gets cold?

They move closer to the body (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the changes that occur during puberty?

The individual becomes sexually mature (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of changes occur during puberty?

Somatic changes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is mentioned in the text as being involved in puberty in males?

Testosterone (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the testicles when it gets too hot?

They fall away from the body (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do females typically go through puberty earlier than males?

The text does not provide a reason for this (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the muscle mentioned in the text in relation to sperm cell production?

It regulates temperature for viable sperm cell production (B) Signup and view all the answers