Hfst 4: Struktuur van die manlike voortplantingstelsel
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What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?

  • Holding the testes outside the body
  • Expelling semen and urine
  • Producing sperm cells and testosterone (correct)
  • Storing sperm cells after production

Where are sperm cells stored after being produced in the male reproductive system?

  • Epididymis (correct)
  • Urethra
  • Seminal Vesicles
  • Testes

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

  • Producing testosterone
  • Maintaining optimal temperature for sperm production (correct)
  • Expelling semen during ejaculation
  • Transporting sperm to the urethra

Which part of the male reproductive system expels both semen and urine?

<p>Urethra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the seminal vesicles located in relation to the bladder?

<p>Near the base of the bladder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Cowper's Gland?

<p>Lubricating the urethra before ejaculation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is responsible for neutralizing the acidic environment of the vagina?

<p>Prostate Gland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the acrosome in a sperm cell?

<p>Cap on the head with enzymes for penetrating the egg cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for delivering sperm into the female reproductive tract during sexual intercourse?

<p>Penis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of testosterone in the male reproductive system?

<p>Development of male secondary sexual characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Maturing and storing sperm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the seminal vesicles located in relation to the testes?

<p>Attached to the vas deferens near the base of the bladder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for maintaining sperm at a temperature lower than the body's core?

<p>Scrotum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the vas deferens (sperm duct) in the male reproductive system?

<p>Transporting sperm to the urethra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which male reproductive organ serves to expel both semen and urine out of the body?

<p>Urethra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Producing sperm cells and testosterone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the male reproductive system is a coiled tube located on the outside of the testes but within the scrotum?

<p>Epididymis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Maintaining sperm at a temperature ideal for production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the testes located in relation to the scrotum?

<p>Suspended within the scrotum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Cowper's Gland (Bulbourethral Gland) in the male reproductive system?

<p>Neutralizing acidic urine in the urethra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the nucleus located in a sperm cell?

<p>In the head (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the sperm cell contains enzymes essential for penetrating the egg cell during fertilization?

<p>Acrosome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of testosterone in the male reproductive system?

<p>Developing male secondary sexual characteristics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland produces a nutrient-rich fluid crucial for sperm cell mobility and survival?

<p>Prostate Gland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tail of a sperm cell?

<p>Providing energy for movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland produces an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic environment of the vagina?

<p>Prostate Gland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is testosterone produced in the male reproductive system?

<p>Testes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Penis in the male reproductive system?

<p>Delivering sperm into the female reproductive tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?

<p>Maintaining the testes at an optimal temperature for sperm production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are sperm cells stored after being produced in the male reproductive system?

<p>Epididymis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which male reproductive organ expels both semen and urine out of the body?

<p>Urethra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?

<p>Producing a nutrient-rich fluid crucial for sperm cell mobility and survival (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Cowper's Glands (Bulbourethral Glands) located relative to the testes in the male reproductive system?

<p>In front of the testes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which male reproductive organ is essential for maintaining sperm at a temperature slightly lower than the body's core temperature?

<p>Scrotum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the vas deferens (sperm duct) in the male reproductive system?

<p>Transporting sperm from the epididymis to the urethra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for expelling both semen and urine out of the body?

<p>Urethra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Maturing and storing sperm cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the alkaline fluid produced by the Prostate Gland in semen?

<p>Neutralize the acidic environment of the vagina (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a sperm cell is responsible for propelling it towards the egg during potential fertilization?

<p>Tail used for swimming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Cowper's Gland (Bulbourethral Gland) in the male reproductive system?

<p>Produce mucus-like fluid for lubrication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the external organ responsible for delivering sperm into the female reproductive tract during sexual intercourse run through?

<p>Urethra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of testosterone in the male reproductive system beyond sperm development?

<p>Stimulate muscle growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a sperm cell contains enzymes essential for egg cell penetration?

<p>Acrosome at the head (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mitochondria in a sperm cell's structure?

<p>Provide energy for movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the mucus-like fluid produced by Cowper's Gland in relation to sperm cells?

<p>Lubricating urethra for easier passage of sperm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the alkaline fluid produced by the Prostate Gland contribute to sperm viability?

<p>Protects sperm from acidic environment in the vagina (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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