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What is the primary function of the testicles?
What is the primary function of the testicles?
- To produce testosterone and sperm (correct)
- To store mature sperm
- To secrete prostatic fluid
- To connect the epididymis to the urethra
Which component of the penis is responsible for smooth muscle relaxation during erection?
Which component of the penis is responsible for smooth muscle relaxation during erection?
- Shaft
- Root
- Glans
- Nitric oxide (correct)
What is the role of the cremaster muscle?
What is the role of the cremaster muscle?
- Producing sperm
- Regulating blood flow
- Protecting and thermoregulating the testicles (correct)
- Facilitating urine flow
What fluid is secreted by the seminal vesicles?
What fluid is secreted by the seminal vesicles?
Which component of the penis allows it to expand during an erection?
Which component of the penis allows it to expand during an erection?
What happens to the testicles during cold conditions?
What happens to the testicles during cold conditions?
What is the role of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
What is the role of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
Which of the following structures is not considered an internal organ of the male reproductive system?
Which of the following structures is not considered an internal organ of the male reproductive system?
What role does the scrotum play in the male reproductive system?
What role does the scrotum play in the male reproductive system?
In addition to reproduction, what else does the male reproductive system help facilitate?
In addition to reproduction, what else does the male reproductive system help facilitate?
Which component of the male reproductive system is primarily responsible for hormone release?
Which component of the male reproductive system is primarily responsible for hormone release?
Which of the following statements about sperm cells is correct?
Which of the following statements about sperm cells is correct?
What happens to the scrotum when it is cold?
What happens to the scrotum when it is cold?
Which part of the male reproductive system is located between the bladder and the penis?
Which part of the male reproductive system is located between the bladder and the penis?
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Study Notes
Male Reproductive System Overview
- Responsible for producing, storing, and ejaculating semen
- Semen contains sperm cells, crucial for fertilization
- Releases hormones, influencing sexual development and masculine features
- Parts of the system facilitate urination
External Anatomy
- Scrotum: A pouch containing the testicles, regulated by temperature for sperm viability
- Penis: Composed of the glans, shaft, and root; contains the urethra and spongy tissue for erections
Internal Anatomy
- Testicles (Testes): Produce sperm and the hormone testosterone
- Epididymis: A tube where sperm mature and are stored
- Vas Deferens: Transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
- Prostate: Secretes prostatic fluid to sustain sperm, forming part of semen
- Seminal Vesicles: Secrete fructose and prostaglandin to nourish and promote sperm motility, contributing to semen
- Urethra: The channel for both urine and semen release
Testicle Physiology
- Tunica Vaginalis: A protective layer for the testicles, providing lubrication and reducing friction
- Nitric Oxide (NO) Production: Essential for regulating testicular function, including testosterone secretion and sperm development, as well as playing a role in penile erections
- Cremasteric Reflex: Muscle contractions that raise the testes for thermoregulation and protection
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