Multiple Choice
The main component of semen is sperm.
27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
- Open Question
Sustentacular cells in the testes are nicknamed 'nurse cells.' Explain why the nickname is appropriate.
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following structures makes up most of the male urethral length?
- Open QuestionWhy are the male gonads not found in the abdominal cavity? Where are they found?
- Open Question
Match the component of the glandular secretions with the correct accessory sex gland. A gland may match with more than one component.
________Seminal vesicle
________Prostate
________Bulbourethral gland
a. Citrate
b. Fructose
c. Prostaglandins
d. Coagulating enzyme
e. Mucus
f. Proteolytic enzymes
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about myoid cells is true?
- Multiple ChoiceThe reason that the testes are suspended in the scrotum is to __________.
- Open Question
Which of the following is the main function of the scrotum?
a. The scrotum contains the testes and provides additional blood supply to them because of the location outside the abdominopelvic cavity.
b. The scrotum contains the testes and maintains the temperature of the testes about 3° C lower than body temperature, which is the optimal temperature for developing sperm.
c. The scrotum contains the testes and maintains the temperature of the testes about 3° C higher than body temperature, which is the optimal temperature for developing sperm.
d. The scrotum contains the testes and contains the blood testis barrier to separate the seminiferous tubules from the bloodstream.
- Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Which of the following are accessory sex structures in the male?a. Gonadsb. Gametesc. Broad shouldersd. Seminal vesicles
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following structures help(s) to keep the testes at a cool temperature?
- Multiple ChoiceDuring anaphase I, what structures separate and move to opposite poles of the cell?
- Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of the epididymis?
- Open QuestionWhat are the primary sex organs, or gonads, of males? What are their two major functions?
- Multiple ChoiceWhich male structure is homologous to the female's clitoris?
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is considered a primary sex organ in males?