Question 1

Reinke crystalloids are a unique cellular feature of Leydig cells that appear after puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Testosterone has a marked inhibiting effect on protein anabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

List and describe the reproductive ducts of the male reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

The male reproductive system includes se

Question 5

Progesterone released by cells surrounding the ovum:

Accepted Answer

A) assist in capacitation of the sperm. 
B) supply additional nutrient for the sperm. 
C) increase motility and attract sperm to the ovum. 
D) has no measurable effect on the sperm. 
A) assist in capacitation of the sperm. 
B) supply additional nutrient for the sperm. 
C) increase motility and attract sperm to the ovum. 
D) has no measurable effect on the sperm.

Question 6

Sertoli cells is another name for:

Accepted Answer

A) interstitial cells. 
B) sustentacular cells. 
C) rete testis. 
D) tunica albuginea. 
A) interstitial cells. 
B) sustentacular cells. 
C) rete testis. 
D) tunica albuginea.

Question 7

The epididymis and seminiferous tubules are about the same length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Each epididymis consists of a single, tightly coiled tube enclosed in a fibrous casing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the male, LH:

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates the seminiferous tubules to produce sperm more rapidly. 
B) inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary. 
C) stimulates the interstitial cells to increase their secretion of testosterone. 
D) is referred to as "the anabolic hormone" because of its marked stimulating effect on protein anabolism. 
A) stimulates the seminiferous tubules to produce sperm more rapidly. 
B) inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary. 
C) stimulates the interstitial cells to increase their secretion of testosterone. 
D) is referred to as "the anabolic hormone" because of its marked stimulating effect on protein anabolism.

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following is not an effect of testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A) Promotes excretion of potassium by kidneys 
B) Promotes anabolism of proteins 
C) Promotes growth of skeletal muscles 
D) Promotes lengthening of long bones 
A) Promotes excretion of potassium by kidneys 
B) Promotes anabolism of proteins 
C) Promotes growth of skeletal muscles 
D) Promotes lengthening of long bones

Question 12

Which of the following is not a supporting structure of the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A) Penis 
B) Scrotum 
C) Prostate 
D) Pair of spermatic cords 
A) Penis 
B) Scrotum 
C) Prostate 
D) Pair of spermatic cords

Question 13

Androgenic hormones are masculinizing hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Emission is always followed by ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the male reproductive system, the essential organs of reproduction are called:

Accepted Answer

A) seminal vesicles. 
B) testes. 
C) vasa deferentia. 
D) Cowper glands. 
A) seminal vesicles. 
B) testes. 
C) vasa deferentia. 
D) Cowper glands.

Question 16

The sustentacular cells produce and secrete testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Impotence is caused by a reduction in the production of sperm cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The prostate gland produces about 30% of the seminal fluid volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A negative feedback mechanism exists between the testes and the hypothalamus in the regulation of testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most of the head of the sperm is made up of the sperm nucleus, which is released into the ovum during fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 45: Male Reproductive System

Reinke crystalloids are a unique cellular feature of Leydig cells that appear after puberty.

Testosterone has a marked inhibiting effect on protein anabolism.

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

List and describe the reproductive ducts of the male reproductive system.

Progesterone released by cells surrounding the ovum:

Sertoli cells is another name for:

The epididymis and seminiferous tubules are about the same length.

Each epididymis consists of a single, tightly coiled tube enclosed in a fibrous casing.

In the male, LH:

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

Which of the following is not an effect of testosterone?

Which of the following is not a supporting structure of the male reproductive system?

Androgenic hormones are masculinizing hormones.

Emission is always followed by ejaculation.

In the male reproductive system, the essential organs of reproduction are called:

The sustentacular cells produce and secrete testosterone.

Impotence is caused by a reduction in the production of sperm cells.

The prostate gland produces about 30% of the seminal fluid volume.

A negative feedback mechanism exists between the testes and the hypothalamus in the regulation of testosterone.

Most of the head of the sperm is made up of the sperm nucleus, which is released into the ovum during fertilization.

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