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

    What is the function of the Cowper's Gland?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Where are the testes located in relation to the scrotum?

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

    Where is the nucleus located in a sperm cell?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Where is testosterone produced in the male reproductive system?

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

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

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

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

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

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