Male Reproductive System Quiz
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What is the primary function of the epididymis?

  • Maturation and storage of sperm (correct)
  • Production of seminal fluid
  • Production of testosterone
  • Transport of sperm to the urethra

    • Which gland is responsible for producing semen?

  • Bulbourethral Glands
  • Prostate Gland (correct)
  • Epididymis
  • Seminal Vesicles

    • What type of structure is the testis primarily made of?

  • Spermatic cords
  • Seminiferous tubules (correct)
  • Follicles
  • Hormonal cells

    • What is the role of the vas deferens?

    <p>Transport of sperm from the epididymis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accessory gland produces nourishing fluids for sperm?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the Bulbourethral Glands located?

    <p>On the sides of the urethra below the prostate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape are the testes?

    <p>Oval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced by the seminal vesicles?

    <p>Sticky yellowish fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the sphincter muscle at the base of the bladder during ejaculation?

    <p>To prevent urine leakage into the urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure surrounds the urethra and plays a role in achieving erection?

    <p>Corpus spongiosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the expulsion stage of ejaculation, what happens to the sphincter at the base of the penis?

    <p>It relaxes to admit semen into the penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the muscular contractions involved in ejaculation?

    <p>Nerve signals from the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?

    <p>To produce a fluid that contains fructose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue type primarily composes the corpus cavernosa?

    <p>Spongy erectile tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prepuce cover in male anatomy?

    <p>The glans penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of ejaculation in male reproductive terms?

    <p>The expulsion of semen from the penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It stores and matures sperm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence that sperm travel through the male reproductive system?

    <p>Testis - Epididymis - Vas deferens - Urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main functions of the female reproductive system?

    <p>Providing a suitable environment for fetal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures do the labia majora and labia minora protect?

    <p>The internal reproductive organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is directly involved in providing the sensation of sexual arousal in females?

    <p>Clitoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature differentiates the labia minora from the labia majora?

    <p>Size and presence of hair follicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Mons Pubis?

    <p>A region of adipose tissue above the vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of the labia in the female reproductive system?

    <p>Protecting internal organs against pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the uterus?

    <p>To nourish the developing embryo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the uterus contracts to aid in childbirth?

    <p>Myometrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the cervical canal change during labor?

    <p>It widens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the endometrium if pregnancy does not occur?

    <p>It is shed during menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the uterine fundus during pregnancy?

    <p>To protect the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hegar's sign associated with?

    <p>Softening of the uterine isthmus in pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the vaginal orifice?

    <p>Providing a space for sexual intercourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is primarily a passage for sperm and menstrual blood?

    <p>Cervical canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is directly situated in front of the vaginal orifice?

    <p>Urethral opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do the fallopian tubes typically measure?

    <p>8 to 13 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the hymen play in female anatomy?

    <p>It has no known function and may not always be present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cervix primarily lined with?

    <p>Smooth mucous membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the clitoris?

    <p>It is covered by a fold of skin called the prepuce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the vagina in an adult woman?

    <p>4 to 5 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure directly encloses the vaginal orifice?

    <p>Hymen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure protrudes into the upper part of the vagina?

    <p>Cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

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