Question 1

The seminal vesicle secretes about 35% of the semen volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The prostate gland is a supportive structure of the male reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Progesterone and other molecules released by cells surrounding the ovum suppress the motility of sperm so that they stay in the area of the egg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a spermatozoon, a highly compact package of genetic chromatin material is located in the cylindrical middle piece.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The supporting structures in the male reproductive system include:

Accepted Answer

A)  the penis. 
B)  a pair of spermatic cords. 
C)  the scrotum. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the penis. 
B)  a pair of spermatic cords. 
C)  the scrotum. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 6

The tail of a sperm appears to be a typical flagellum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mechanical support and protection for developing germ cells in the testis are provided by:

Accepted Answer

A)  tunica albuginea. 
B)  Sertoli cells. 
C)  interstitial cells. 
D)  rete testes. 
A)  tunica albuginea. 
B)  Sertoli cells. 
C)  interstitial cells. 
D)  rete testes.

Question 8

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-Production of sperm cells

Accepted Answer

A) Semen 
B) Androgen 
C) Testes 
D) Prostate 
E) Gamete
F)Testosterone
G)Gonads
H)Spermatogenesis
I)Bulbourethral
J)Spermatozoon
K)Vas deferens
L)Seminal vesicles
M)Sustentacular cells
N)Epididymis
O)Penis
P)Scrotum
Q)Genitalia
R)Corpus cavernosum 
A) Semen 
B) Androgen 
C) Testes 
D) Prostate 
E) Gamete
F)Testosterone
G)Gonads
H)Spermatogenesis
I)Bulbourethral
J)Spermatozoon
K)Vas deferens
L)Seminal vesicles
M)Sustentacular cells
N)Epididymis
O)Penis
P)Scrotum
Q)Genitalia
R)Corpus cavernosum

Question 9

A vasectomy involves severing the ejaculatory ducts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The perineum in the male extends from the symphysis pubis anteriorly and to the coccyx posteriorly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Testosterone plays a part in fluid and electrolyte balance. It stimulates the kidneys to excrete sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The rete testis refers to a group of highly branched blood vessels that serve the interior of the testes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The number of spermatids formed by one primary spermatocyte is:

Accepted Answer

A)  2. 
B)  4. 
C)  6. 
D)  8. 
A)  2. 
B)  4. 
C)  6. 
D)  8.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is not true about prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most common nonskin cancer in American men. 
B)  The cancer can sometimes be detected by palpation. 
C)  The PSA test is used to detect prostate cancer. 
D)  All of the above are true about prostate cancer. 
A)  It is the most common nonskin cancer in American men. 
B)  The cancer can sometimes be detected by palpation. 
C)  The PSA test is used to detect prostate cancer. 
D)  All of the above are true about prostate cancer.

Question 15

Which of the following is not enclosed in the spermatic cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vas deferens 
B)  Ejaculatory ducts 
C)  Blood vessels 
D)  Nerves 
A)  Vas deferens 
B)  Ejaculatory ducts 
C)  Blood vessels 
D)  Nerves

Question 16

The urethra passes through an opening in the prostate gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-Male sex hormone produced by interstitial cells in the testes

Accepted Answer

A) Semen 
B) Androgen 
C) Testes 
D) Prostate 
E) Gamete
F)Testosterone
G)Gonads
H)Spermatogenesis
I)Bulbourethral
J)Spermatozoon
K)Vas deferens
L)Seminal vesicles
M)Sustentacular cells
N)Epididymis
O)Penis
P)Scrotum
Q)Genitalia
R)Corpus cavernosum 
A) Semen 
B) Androgen 
C) Testes 
D) Prostate 
E) Gamete
F)Testosterone
G)Gonads
H)Spermatogenesis
I)Bulbourethral
J)Spermatozoon
K)Vas deferens
L)Seminal vesicles
M)Sustentacular cells
N)Epididymis
O)Penis
P)Scrotum
Q)Genitalia
R)Corpus cavernosum

Question 18

The corpus spongiosum of the penis contains the male urethra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Seminal vesicles convey sperm to the outside of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A high blood concentration of testosterone stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete both FSH and LH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 45: Male Reproductive System

The seminal vesicle secretes about 35% of the semen volume.

The prostate gland is a supportive structure of the male reproductive system.

Progesterone and other molecules released by cells surrounding the ovum suppress the motility of sperm so that they stay in the area of the egg.

In a spermatozoon, a highly compact package of genetic chromatin material is located in the cylindrical middle piece.

The supporting structures in the male reproductive system include:

The tail of a sperm appears to be a typical flagellum.

Mechanical support and protection for developing germ cells in the testis are provided by:

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Production of sperm cells

A vasectomy involves severing the ejaculatory ducts.

The perineum in the male extends from the symphysis pubis anteriorly and to the coccyx posteriorly.

Testosterone plays a part in fluid and electrolyte balance. It stimulates the kidneys to excrete sodium.

The rete testis refers to a group of highly branched blood vessels that serve the interior of the testes.

The number of spermatids formed by one primary spermatocyte is:

Which of the following statements is not true about prostate cancer?

Which of the following is not enclosed in the spermatic cord?

The urethra passes through an opening in the prostate gland.

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Male sex hormone produced by interstitial cells in the testes

The corpus spongiosum of the penis contains the male urethra.

Seminal vesicles convey sperm to the outside of the body.

A high blood concentration of testosterone stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete both FSH and LH.

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