Male Reproductive System: Structure and Function - Anatomy and Physiology II Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary function of the testes?

Accepted Answer

Regulating body temperature

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Producing sperm

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Secreting testosterone

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Storing sperm

Question 2

Where does the process of sperm maturation primarily take place?

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Epididymis

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Testes

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Vas deferens

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Seminal vesicles

Question 3

Which hormone plays a crucial role in initiating spermatogenesis?

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Testosterone

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Prolactin

Question 4

What is the primary function of the seminal vesicles?

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To produce the seminal fluid

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To store sperm

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To transport sperm

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To synthesize testosterone

Question 5

Which of the following structures is not involved in the physiological process of erection?

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Seminal vesicles

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Corpora cavernosa

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Corpus spongiosum

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Nervi erigentes

Question 6

What is the name given to the neural pathway responsible for triggering ejaculation?

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Ejaculatory reflex

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Bulbocavernosus reflex

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Cremasteric reflex

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Gag reflex

Question 7

What is the primary role of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

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Storing and maturing sperm

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Secreting seminal fluid

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Transporting sperm

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Producing testosterone

Question 8

Describe the primary function of the prostate gland in male reproduction.

Accepted Answer

Produce seminal fluid, contributing to semen composition.

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Propulsion of sperm through the urethra during ejaculation.

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Production of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.

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Filter urine before it enters the urethra.

Question 9

Which accessory sex gland is primarily responsible for producing the liquid component of semen?

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Seminal vesicles

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Testes

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Epididymis

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Prostate gland

Question 10

In which structure does the production of sperm cells occur?

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Testes

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Seminal vesicles

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Epididymis

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Vas deferens

Question 11

What is the main function of the epididymis?

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Storage and maturation of sperm

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Production of seminal fluid

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Transportation of sperm

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Erection

Question 12

Which structure surrounds the urethra and secretes a milky fluid that contributes to semen?

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Prostate gland

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Cowper's glands

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Seminal vesicles

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Bulbourethral glands

Question 13

Which neurotransmitter is the primary mediator of penile erection?

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Norepinephrine

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a structural component of the penis?

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Epididymis

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Corpus spongiosum

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Corpus cavernosum

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Glans penis

Question 15

What is the term for the process by which sperm is expelled forcibly from the penis?

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Ejaculation

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Spermatogenesis

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Intromission

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Fertilization

Question 16

Which of the following is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can affect the male reproductive system?

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Gonorrhea

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Influenza

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Mononucleosis

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Measles

Question 17

Are the testes located within the abdominal cavity?

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No

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Yes

Question 18

Analyze the potential adverse effects of environmental toxins on male reproductive health and fertility, particularly in the context of endocrine disruption.

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Diminished fertility and reproductive capacity

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Enhanced sperm production

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Improved sperm motility

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Enhanced erectile function

Question 19

Which of the following is **not** a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can affect the male reproductive system?

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Tinea cruris

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Chlamydia

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Gonorrhea

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Syphilis

Question 20

Identify the primary site where spermatogenesis, the process of sperm production, occurs in the male reproductive system?

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Testes

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Vas deferens

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Epididymis

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Seminal vesicles

Question 21

Which structure within the male reproductive system is responsible for the storage and maturation of sperm?

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Epididymis

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Testes

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Prostate gland

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Vas deferens

Question 22

Which gland contributes the greatest volume to the composition of seminal fluid?

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Seminal vesicles

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Prostate gland

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Cowper's glands

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Bulbourethral glands

Question 23

Identify the hormone responsible for regulating the development and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics?

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Testosterone

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Progesterone

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Estrogen

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FSH

Question 24

Which function is NOT associated with the prostate gland?

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Storage of sperm

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Production of seminal fluid

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Addition of nutrients to seminal fluid

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Neutralization of acidic urine

Question 25

Identify the primary purpose of the Cowper's glands in the male reproductive system?

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Neutralization of acidic urine

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Storage of seminal fluid

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Regulation of testosterone levels

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Production of sperm

Question 26

Which structure is responsible for transporting sperm from the epididymis to the urethra as part of the male reproductive process?

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Vas deferens

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Ejaculatory duct

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Prostate gland

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Seminal vesicle

Question 27

Identify the primary trigger that initiates the process of ejaculation in the male reproductive system?

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Stimulation of the penis

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Emission of seminal fluid

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Release of luteinizing hormone

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Increase in testosterone levels

Question 28

Identify the primary function of the penis in the male reproductive system?

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Copulation and excretion

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Regulation of body temperature

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Production of sperm

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Storage of seminal fluid

Question 29

Which structure of the male reproductive system is responsible for the production of sperm?

Accepted Answer

Testes

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Prostate gland

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Vas deferens

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Epididymis

Question 30

Where does the maturation and storage of sperm occur in the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Epididymis

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Vas deferens

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Testes

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Seminal vesicles

Question 31

Which structure in the male reproductive system is responsible for providing muscular propulsion for the movement of sperm during ejaculation?

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Vas deferens

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Epididymis

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Seminal vesicles

Question 32

Which structure surrounds the urethra and produces prostatic fluid?

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Prostate gland

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Cowper's glands

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Epididymis

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Seminal vesicles

Question 33

Which glands secrete a lubricating fluid that aids in the process of sexual intercourse?

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Cowper's glands

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Seminal vesicles

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Epididymis

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Prostate gland

Question 34

The process of sperm production in the male reproductive system is referred to as:

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Spermatogenesis

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Oogenesis

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Embryogenesis

Question 35

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the male reproductive system?

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Testosterone

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Estrogen

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FSH

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Progesterone

Question 36

The erectile tissue in the penis that fills with blood during sexual arousal is known as the:

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Corpora cavernosa

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Corpus spongiosum

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Urethra

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Glans penis

Question 37

Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia

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Hepatitis B

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Influenza

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Mononucleosis

Question 38

Which structure is solely responsible for the production of sperm cells?

Accepted Answer

Testes

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Seminal vesicles

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Epididymis

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Vas deferens

Question 39

Where do sperm cells mature, gain motility, and are stored prior to ejaculation?

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Epididymis

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Vas deferens

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Testes

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Seminal vesicles

Question 40

Which gland secretes a fluid that contributes fructose, prostaglandins, and other nutrients to semen?

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Seminal vesicles

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Cowper's glands

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Epididymis

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Prostate gland

Question 41

What structure prevents the backflow of urine into the vas deferens during ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

Ejaculatory duct

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Seminal vesicles

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Cowper's glands

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Prostate gland

Question 42

What physiological process causes the male reproductive organ to become erect?

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Vasodilation

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Hypertension

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Vasoconstriction

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Tumescence

Question 43

Which muscular action is responsible for the propulsion of semen during ejaculation?

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Smooth muscle contractions in the walls of the male reproductive organs

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Skeletal muscle contractions in the pelvic floor

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Cardiac muscle contractions in the heart

Question 44

What is the primary function of Cowper's glands?

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Secrete a clear, viscous fluid that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes its acidity

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Produce sperm

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Store semen

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a function of the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

Produce sperm

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Secrete a milky fluid that nourishes sperm

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Contribute to semen volume

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Provide an alkaline environment for sperm survival

Question 46

What is the name of the surgical procedure that involves cutting and tying the vas deferens?

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Vasectomy

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Circumcision

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Hysterectomy

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Prostatectomy

Question 47

Where does the majority of sperm maturation and storage take place?

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Epididymis

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Testes

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Seminal vesicles

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Vas deferens

Question 48

Which gland contributes an alkaline fluid to semen, helping neutralize the acidic environment of the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Prostate gland

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Cowper's glands

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Seminal vesicles

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Bulbourethral glands

Question 49

What is the process called when sperm is propelled from the testes to the urethra?

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Ejaculation

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Defecation

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Micturition

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Spermatogenesis

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT typically found as a component of semen?

Accepted Answer

Red blood cells

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Mucus

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Sperm

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Seminal fluid

Question 51

What is the primary function of the vas deferens?

Accepted Answer

Transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts.

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Store mature sperm.

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Produce seminal fluid.

Question 52

Which gland surrounds the urethra and produces prostatic fluid, a component of semen?

Accepted Answer

Prostate gland

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Seminal vesicles

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Cowper's glands

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Bulbourethral glands

Question 53

What is the external pouch that supports and protects the testes?

Accepted Answer

Scrotum

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Epididymis

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Vas deferens

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Tunica albuginea