Testicular Descent and Anatomy Quiz

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What is the primary role of the gubernaculum in testicular descent?

  • Promotes hormonal changes in the male fetus
  • Facilitates sperm transport from the epididymis
  • Guides the descent of the testis (correct)
  • Supports the testis after descent

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the absence of both testis in the scrotum?

  • Monorchism
  • Patent process vaginalis
  • Ectopic testis
  • Anorchism (correct)

During which month does the testis typically traverse the inguinal canal?

  • 7th month
  • 6th month
  • 4th month
  • 8th month (correct)

What is the main function of the epididymis?

<p>Maturation and storage of sperm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a manifestation of anomalies in testicular descent?

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

What is the main function of helicine arteries?

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

What type of nodes drain lymph from the glans and deep tissue?

<p>Deep inguinal nodes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions involves scarring that narrows the urethra?

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

What is the primary cause of hydrocele in adults?

<p>Injury or infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Circumcision offers which of the following benefits?

<p>Decreased risk of infections (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the method used to diagnose hydrocele?

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

Which nerve is primarily responsible for the sensory innervation of the penis?

<p>Dorsal nerve of the penis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can occur when the foreskin is forcibly retracted before it is ready?

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

What is the primary function of the prostate gland?

<p>Secreting alkaline fluid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which portion of the male urethra runs through the prostate?

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

Which artery supplies blood to the ductus deferens?

<p>Artery to ductus deferens from superior vesical artery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the prostatic venous plexus drain?

<p>Internal iliac veins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure neutralizes vaginal acidity by adding a clear alkaline fluid?

<p>Cowper's gland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What connects the prostate gland to surrounding structures anteriorly?

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

What is a characteristic of the seminal venous plexuses?

<p>They drain into the internal iliac veins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the male urethra ends at the external urethral orifice?

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

Which arteries supply blood to the seminal glands?

<p>Inferior vesical and middle rectal arteries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary venous drainage of the prostate?

<p>Prostatic venous plexus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lymph nodes are associated with the prostate?

<p>Internal iliac and sacral nodes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sympathetic function is associated with ejaculation?

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

Where do veins from the ejaculatory ducts drain?

<p>Prostatic venous plexus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the parasympathetic fibers related to the prostate?

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

Which arteries provide ancillary supply to the prostate?

<p>Internal pudendal and middle rectal arteries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the lymphatic drainage pathways for the seminal glands?

<p>Internal and external iliac nodes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries supply the anterior scrotum?

<p>Anterior scrotal a. from femoral a. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lymph nodes primarily drain the scrotum?

<p>Superficial inguinal nodes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerves are responsible for the sensation in the anterior scrotum?

<p>Anterior scrotal nn. from lumbar plexus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the posterior scrotal arteries?

<p>They are branches of the internal pudendal a. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries primarily supply the penis?

<p>Branches from the internal pudendal a. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nerves provides posterior scrotal sensation?

<p>Branches of the superficial perineal n. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is primarily supplied by the deep artery of the penis?

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

What is the relationship between the arteries and veins in the scrotum?

<p>Veins follow the route of arteries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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