12 Questions
What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
Production of spermatozoa (spermatogenesis)
What is the approximate rate of spermatogenesis in human testes?
1000 sperm per second
What is the term for the process of remodeling a spermatid to form a mature sperm?
Spermiogenesis
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the production of LH?
GnRH (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone)
How often do new spermatogonia enter the spermatogenic cycle in sections of the tubule?
Every 16 days
What is the term for the layers of cells in the seminiferous tubules?
Gonocytes, Sertoli cells, and Leydig cells
What is the primary function of the rete testis in the male reproductive tract?
To store sperm
What percentage of sperm in the caput epididymis have the ability to fertilise in vitro?
1%
What is the main function of the smooth muscle contractions in the epididymal wall?
To facilitate sperm transport
What is the primary function of the vas deferens?
To regulate sperm transport
What is the primary function of the tunica albuginea?
To support the testes
What is the primary function of the corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum?
To facilitate erection
This quiz covers the male reproductive system, focusing on the testis and spermatogenesis. It includes the functions of the testes, production of spermatozoa, and synthesis of sex hormones. Learn about the structure of the testis and its components, including the epididymis and seminiferous tubules.
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