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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Spermiogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of helicine arteries?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary cause of hydrocele in adults?

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

    Circumcision offers which of the following benefits?

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

    What is the method used to diagnose hydrocele?

    <p>Transillumination</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Phimosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the prostate gland?

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

    Which portion of the male urethra runs through the prostate?

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

    Which artery supplies blood to the ductus deferens?

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

    Where do the prostatic venous plexus drain?

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

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

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

    What connects the prostate gland to surrounding structures anteriorly?

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

    What is a characteristic of the seminal venous plexuses?

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

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

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

    Which arteries supply blood to the seminal glands?

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

    What is the primary venous drainage of the prostate?

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

    Which lymph nodes are associated with the prostate?

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

    Which sympathetic function is associated with ejaculation?

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

    Where do veins from the ejaculatory ducts drain?

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

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

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

    Which arteries provide ancillary supply to the prostate?

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

    What are the lymphatic drainage pathways for the seminal glands?

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

    Which arteries supply the anterior scrotum?

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

    Which lymph nodes primarily drain the scrotum?

    <p>Superficial inguinal nodes</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arteries primarily supply the penis?

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

    Which of the following nerves provides posterior scrotal sensation?

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

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

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

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