Question 1

The thick covering of the ovum is called the zona pellucid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The nerve most responsible for penile erection is the _____nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  penile 
B)  prepual 
C)  pudendal 
D)  prostatic 
A)  penile 
B)  prepual 
C)  pudendal 
D)  prostatic C

Question 3

The capacitation process occurs in sperm

Accepted Answer

A)  after introduction into the vagina. 
B)  before emission from the penis. 
C)  after fertilization of the egg. 
D)  before ejaculation from the penis. 
A)  after introduction into the vagina. 
B)  before emission from the penis. 
C)  after fertilization of the egg. 
D)  before ejaculation from the penis. A

Question 4

The primary function of the epididymis is to

Accepted Answer

A)  house developing sperm. 
B)  produce seminal fluid. 
C)  produce sperm. 
D)  secrete male hormones. 
A)  house developing sperm. 
B)  produce seminal fluid. 
C)  produce sperm. 
D)  secrete male hormones.

Question 5

Characteristics of declining reproductive function in the aged male include (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  decline in sperm production. 
B)  reduced testosterone production. 
C)  shrinking testes. 
D)  increased penile sensation. 
E)  reduction in size of the penis. 
A)  decline in sperm production. 
B)  reduced testosterone production. 
C)  shrinking testes. 
D)  increased penile sensation. 
E)  reduction in size of the penis.

Question 6

The male penis is innervated by the ________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  sciatic 
B)  sacral 
C)  pudendal 
D)  caudal 
A)  sciatic 
B)  sacral 
C)  pudendal 
D)  caudal

Question 7

An important function of the scrotum is to

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate the temperature of the testes. 
B)  provide support to the prostate gland. 
C)  regulate blood supply to the penis. 
D)  supply antibacterial secretions. 
A)  regulate the temperature of the testes. 
B)  provide support to the prostate gland. 
C)  regulate blood supply to the penis. 
D)  supply antibacterial secretions.

Question 8

In males,pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH)

Accepted Answer

A)  induces Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone. 
B)  induces Sertoli cells to produce sperm. 
C)  stimulates ejaculation of semen. 
D)  has no known reproductive function. 
A)  induces Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone. 
B)  induces Sertoli cells to produce sperm. 
C)  stimulates ejaculation of semen. 
D)  has no known reproductive function.

Question 9

The parasympathetic nervous system mediates the process of ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Erectile function is most likely to be impaired if spinal cord injury occurs at

Accepted Answer

A)  L1-L2. 
B)  L2-L3. 
C)  S1-S₂. 
D)  S₂-S₄ . 
A)  L1-L2. 
B)  L2-L3. 
C)  S1-S₂. 
D)  S₂-S₄ .

Question 11

Production of LH occurs in response to serum levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen. 
B)  prostate-specific antigen. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  testosterone. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  prostate-specific antigen. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  testosterone.

Question 12

The main function of the prostate is to

Accepted Answer

A)  produce sperm. 
B)  produce seminal fluid to support sperm. 
C)  secrete male hormones. 
D)  provide innervation for erection. 
A)  produce sperm. 
B)  produce seminal fluid to support sperm. 
C)  secrete male hormones. 
D)  provide innervation for erection.

Question 13

The activation of sperm after they enter the vagina is called

Accepted Answer

A)  flagellation. 
B)  ejaculation. 
C)  emission. 
D)  capacitation. 
A)  flagellation. 
B)  ejaculation. 
C)  emission. 
D)  capacitation.

Exam 30: Male Genital and Reproductive Function

The thick covering of the ovum is called the zona pellucid.

The nerve most responsible for penile erection is the _____nerve.

The capacitation process occurs in sperm

The primary function of the epididymis is to

Characteristics of declining reproductive function in the aged male include (Select all that apply.)

The male penis is innervated by the ________ nerve.

An important function of the scrotum is to

In males,pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH)

The parasympathetic nervous system mediates the process of ejaculation.

Erectile function is most likely to be impaired if spinal cord injury occurs at

Production of LH occurs in response to serum levels of

The main function of the prostate is to

The activation of sperm after they enter the vagina is called

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis, Allostasis, and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and Aids

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Homeostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

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