25 Questions
Which cells in the testes produce androgens such as testosterone?
Leydig cells
Where does sperm undergo further maturation and acquire motility and fertilization ability?
Epididymis
What is the function of the epididymis?
Store sperm
What is the ploidy and DNA copy number of primary spermatocytes?
Diploid, 46
What is the structure of the epididymis?
Highly coiled duct
What is the function of testosterone in spermatogenesis?
Initiate spermatogenesis
What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
Produce seminal plasma
What is the function of the acrosome in spermiogenesis?
Package chromosomes for delivery
Which process is responsible for the production of sperm?
Meiosis
What is the function of the male accessory sex glands?
Contribute to semen
Where do the testis and epididymis lie?
Inside the scrotum
What is the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis in spermatogenesis?
Endocrine regulation
What is the difference between spermatozoa and oocytes?
Spermatozoa deliver DNA.
What is the purpose of gametes in the reproductive process?
Mixing of genes
What is the relationship between meiosis and gametogenesis?
Meiosis is a type of gametogenesis.
What is the function of the epididymis in spermatogenesis?
Storage and maturation of sperm
Which gland secretes a thick clear alkaline mucus to neutralize traces of acidic urine in the urethra prior to ejaculation?
Bulbourethral glands
What is the function of semen?
All of the above
Which component of semen stimulates contraction in the female reproductive tract to facilitate sperm uptake?
Prostaglandins
Which gland secretes milky acidic fluid containing citrate, several enzymes, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) that activates sperm?
Prostate
What is the typical volume of semen in an ejaculate?
2-5 ml
Which gland contracts during ejaculation, causing its secretions to enter the urethra?
Prostate
What is the main function of the bulbourethral glands?
To neutralize acidic urine in the urethra
Which component of semen enhances sperm motility?
Relaxin
Which gland secretes up to 30% of the volume of semen?
Seminal vesicles
Test your knowledge on sexual reproduction, specifically focusing on the testis, spermatogenesis, and the endocrine control of the reproductive system. This quiz will also cover accessory glands and semen, as well as the process of meiosis in gametogenesis.
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