Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The acidity of the female vaginal tract can increase sperm motility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain structure and the function of the scrotum.

Accepted Answer

The scrotum is a pouch of skin and muscl

Question 4

Describe the structure and function of the sustentacular cells.

Accepted Answer

Sustentacular cells, also known as suppo

Question 5

In both males and females, the essential organs of reproduction are called gonads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The greatest percentage of seminal fluid volume is secreted in the seminal vesicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The gland that secretes an alkaline substance that constitutes about 30% of the seminal fluid is the:

Accepted Answer

A) seminal vesicle. 
B) Cowper gland. 
C) bulbourethral gland. 
D) prostate gland. 
A) seminal vesicle. 
B) Cowper gland. 
C) bulbourethral gland. 
D) prostate gland.

Question 8

The ampulla of the vas deferens joins with the duct from the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The gonads of both males and females produce gametes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The cylindrical middle piece of a sperm contains mitochondria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-The male reproductive cell or gamete

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 12

The wall of the vas deferens has two layers of muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why is it important for adult men to have a regular prostate screening test?

Accepted Answer

A) Death from prostate cancer can be reduced if detected early enough for effective treatment. 
B) Advanced cancerous growths in the gland cannot often be palpated through the wall of the rectum, and the lab tests will show whether metastatic tumors have started to grow. 
C) The prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, test will show whether there is a decrease in testosterone, which leads to cancer growth. 
D) Testing will show that an excess level of citrate found in the prostate fluid is a sign of cancer. 
A) Death from prostate cancer can be reduced if detected early enough for effective treatment. 
B) Advanced cancerous growths in the gland cannot often be palpated through the wall of the rectum, and the lab tests will show whether metastatic tumors have started to grow. 
C) The prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, test will show whether there is a decrease in testosterone, which leads to cancer growth. 
D) Testing will show that an excess level of citrate found in the prostate fluid is a sign of cancer.

Question 14

One important difference between asexual and sexual reproduction is that in asexual reproduction the offspring have more variation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most of the estrogen found in males is made in the interstitial cells of the testes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The corpus spongiosum of the penis contains the male urethra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The main factor determining male fertility is the:

Accepted Answer

A) size of the sperm. 
B) number of sperm ejaculated. 
C) shape of the sperm. 
D) motility of the sperm. 
A) size of the sperm. 
B) number of sperm ejaculated. 
C) shape of the sperm. 
D) motility of the sperm.

Question 19

Sperm cells are functionally incomplete at the time of ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Seminal vesicle 
B) Bulbourethral gland 
C) Prostate gland 
D) All of the above are secreting glands in the male reproductive system 
A) Seminal vesicle 
B) Bulbourethral gland 
C) Prostate gland 
D) All of the above are secreting glands in the male reproductive system

Exam 45: Male Reproductive System

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

The acidity of the female vaginal tract can increase sperm motility.

Explain structure and the function of the scrotum.

Describe the structure and function of the sustentacular cells.

In both males and females, the essential organs of reproduction are called gonads.

The greatest percentage of seminal fluid volume is secreted in the seminal vesicles.

The gland that secretes an alkaline substance that constitutes about 30% of the seminal fluid is the:

The ampulla of the vas deferens joins with the duct from the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct.

The gonads of both males and females produce gametes.

The cylindrical middle piece of a sperm contains mitochondria.

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -The male reproductive cell or gamete

The wall of the vas deferens has two layers of muscle.

Why is it important for adult men to have a regular prostate screening test?

One important difference between asexual and sexual reproduction is that in asexual reproduction the offspring have more variation.

Most of the estrogen found in males is made in the interstitial cells of the testes.

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

The corpus spongiosum of the penis contains the male urethra.

The main factor determining male fertility is the:

Sperm cells are functionally incomplete at the time of ejaculation.

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

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