Male Reproductive System Quiz

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What are the primary sex organs in males?

Epididymis
Ovaries
Testes (correct)
Prostate glands

Androgens are the primary hormones produced in females.

False (B)

What is the role of sex hormones in the reproductive system?

They affect the development and function of reproductive organs, sexual behavior, and growth of other tissues.

The male gonads are called ______.

testes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the male reproductive system with their functions.

Testes = Produce sperm and testosterone Seminal vesicles = Secrete fluid that nourishes sperm Prostate gland = Secretes fluid that protects sperm Epididymis = Stores and matures sperm Signup and view all the answers

Which structure houses the testes and helps regulate its temperature?

Scrotum (B) Signup and view all the answers

The scrotum is located inside the abdominopelvic cavity.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the ducts involved in delivering sperm to the exterior in males?

Epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the seminiferous tubules?

Produce the sperm (C) Signup and view all the answers

The epididymis is where sperm become less motile.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What surrounds the urethra and expands to form the glans and bulb of the penis?

Corpus spongiosum Signup and view all the answers

The _____ is a copulatory organ designed to deliver sperm into the female reproductive tract.

penis Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue composes the erectile bodies of the penis?

Spongy connective tissue (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structures with their functions:

Seminiferous tubules = Produce sperm Epididymis = Maturation of sperm Ductus deferens = Propel sperm to the urethra Corpus cavernosa = Dorsal erectile bodies Signup and view all the answers

The spermatic cord contains blood vessels that supply the testes.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nearly 100% effective form of birth control that involves the ductus deferens?

Vasectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the urethra?

Conveys both urine and semen at different times (B) Signup and view all the answers

The prostate gland secretes 60% of the volume of semen.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three regions of the urethra?

Prostatic, membranous, spongy (penile) Signup and view all the answers

The bulbourethral glands produce thick, clear mucus prior to __________.

ejaculation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of sperm with their functions:

Head = Contains DNA and enzymes for penetrating the egg Midpiece = Contains mitochondria for energy Tail = A flagellum that facilitates movement Signup and view all the answers

What role does the prostate gland play in the reproductive system?

Activates sperm (C) Signup and view all the answers

Spermatids are diploid and motile during spermiogenesis.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where do the seminal vesicles join other reproductive structures?

They join the ductus deferens to form the ejaculatory duct. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the seminiferous tubules?

Produce sperm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the male gonads (testes)?

To produce sperm and testosterone (D) Signup and view all the answers

The scrotum is located inside the abdominopelvic cavity.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The ductus deferens transports sperm from the testes to the urethra.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two sets of muscles that help regulate the temperature of the testes?

Cremaster and Dartos muscles Signup and view all the answers

What surrounds the urethra and forms the glans and bulb of the penis?

Corpus spongiosum Signup and view all the answers

The _______ is a duct that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

ductus deferens Signup and view all the answers

The __________ is a cuff of skin covering the distal end of the penis.

prepuce Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structures with their functions:

Seminal vesicles = Secrete fluid to nourish sperm Prostate gland = Provides alkaline fluid to neutralize acidity Bulbourethral glands = Produce pre-ejaculate fluid Epididymis = Storage and maturation of sperm Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structures of the male reproductive system with their roles:

Epididymis = Maturation of sperm Ductus deferens = Transportation of sperm Seminiferous tubules = Sperm production Scrotum = Temperature regulation for testes Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the erection process?

Blood filling the erectile tissue (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one role of sex hormones in the reproductive system?

Influence sexual behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

The scrotum contains paired testicles separated by a midline septum.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Sperm become nonmotile in the epididymis.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major hormone produced by interstitial cells surrounding seminiferous tubules?

Androgens Signup and view all the answers

Name the three main accessory sex glands in the male reproductive system.

Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands Signup and view all the answers

During ejaculation, glands empty their secretions into the ________.

ducts Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies blood to the testes?

Testicular artery (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily produced by the male reproductive system?

Testosterone (D) Signup and view all the answers

A __________ is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and ligating the ductus deferens.

vasectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bulbourethral glands?

Produce thick, clear mucus to neutralize urine (C) Signup and view all the answers

The prostatic urethra is the part of the urethra that runs through the penis and opens to the outside.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What gland plays a role in the activation of sperm?

Prostate gland Signup and view all the answers

The three regions of the urethra are prostatic, membranous, and __________.

spongy Signup and view all the answers

Match each accessory gland with its description:

Seminal Vesicles = Secretes 60% of semen volume Prostate Gland = Encircles the urethra and activates sperm Bulbourethral Glands = Produces mucus that neutralizes urine Signup and view all the answers

Which structure joins the ductus deferens to form the ejaculatory duct?

Seminal vesicles (D) Signup and view all the answers

Spermatids are diploid, nonmotile cells during spermiogenesis.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major regions of a sperm?

Head, Midpiece, Tail Signup and view all the answers

The __________ glands produce clear mucus prior to ejaculation.

bulbourethral Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the acrosome found in the head of sperm?

To penetrate and enter the egg (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Male Gonads

The testes, the primary sex organs in males that produce sperm and androgens.

Female Gonads

The ovaries, the primary sex organs in females that produce eggs (ova) and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.