26.2 The Male Duct System

Question 1

The male duct system includes:

• the _________, where sperm maturation occurs;
• the _________, which transports sperm into the abdominopelvic cavity;
• the _________, which extends through the prostate gland;
• and the _________, which transports sperm out of the body through the penis.

Answer 1

The male duct system includes:

• the epididymis, where sperm maturation occurs;
• the ductus deferens, which transports sperm into the abdominopelvic cavity;
• the ejaculatory duct, which extends through the prostate gland;
• and the urethra, which transports sperm out of the body through the penis.

Question 2

Which of the following ducts travels through the prostate gland?

spongy urethra

ductus deferens

ejaculatory duct

epididymis

Answer 2

Which of the following ducts travels through the prostate gland?

spongy urethra

ductus deferens

ejaculatory duct

epididymis

Question 3

Enlargement of the prostate gland can constrict the:

ductus deferens.

ejaculatory duct.

seminal vesicle.

epididymis.

Answer 3

Enlargement of the prostate gland can constrict the:

ductus deferens.

ejaculatory duct.

seminal vesicle.

epididymis.