Exam 45: Male Reproductive System

The dense, white, fibrous capsule that encases each testis is called the:

Interstitial cells are also called Sertoli cells.

Progesterone released by cells surrounding the ovum:

The distal part of the corpus spongiosum overlaps the terminal end of the two corpora cavernosa to form a slightly bulging structure called the prepuce.

Which of the following is not a secreting gland in the male reproductive system?

The tunica vaginalis is a serous membrane that surrounds the testes.

Which of the following is (are) not classified as an accessory organ(s) of the reproductive system in the male?

The perineum is a supporting structure of the male reproductive system.

The optimal temperature for the formation of sperm is about 3ᵒ C below normal body temperature.

Explain why millions of sperm must be released for fertilization to occur even though usually only one sperm fertilizes an ovum.

Most cases of cryptorchidism can be successfully treated with the use of estrogen.

The testicular blood vessels pass through the spermatic cord.

A vasectomy involves the severing of the epididymis.

The cylindrical middle piece of a sperm contains mitochondria.

The cylindrical middle piece of a sperm provides the sperm with energy for locomotion.

The sperm surface antigen, FA-1, can trigger antibody production in the male, which results in infertility.

The ampulla is a portion of the vas deferens.

The bulbourethral glands are about the size and shape of a pea with a duct about 1 inch long connecting them to the urethra.

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Another name for Cowper gland

One reason androgen-binding protein is needed to make testosterone more water soluble is that testosterone is a lipid and is not very soluble in water.