CH 28 Part 2

Question 1

Starting in the testes what is the flow of sperm?***

Answer 1

1. Testes
2. Epididymis
3. Ductus deferens
4. Ejaculatory duct
5. Urethra

Question 2

Seminal fluid functions?***

Answer 2

1. Neutralize vaginal acidity with alkaline secretions

2. Give nutrients to sperm traveling in female reproductive tract

Question 3

What accessory glands produce seminal fluid?

Answer 3

1. Seminal vesicles
2. Prostate glans
3. Bulbourethral glands

Question 4

What is given to sperm to nourish them?***

Answer 4

Fructose

Question 5

What promote the widening of the external cervix?

Answer 5

Prostaglandins

Question 6

Prostate gland secrets?***

Answer 6

Milky fluid rich in citric acid

Question 7

Tubuloaveolar glands functions?***

Answer 7

1. Produce clear, fluid that forms mucus

2. Coats urethra during intercourse

Question 8

Semen consists of?

Answer 8

1. Seminal fluid

2. Sperm

Question 9

Semen time from seminiferous tubules to ejaculate is about?

Answer 9

2 weeks

Question 10

What is required for sperm to move along the ductus deferens?

Answer 10

1. Vasoconstriction

2. Peristalsis

Question 11

Erection is caused by?

Answer 11

1. Nitric oxide

2. Dilation of arteries

Question 12

Ejaculation is caused by?

Answer 12

1. Release of E and NE

2. Vasoconstriction

Question 13

Calcium is required for?***

Answer 13

1. Blood clotting
2. muscle contraction
3. Nerve impulse transmission