[HISTO] LE 6 - Reproductive (2025) Flashcards
- The following cells can be found in the seminiferous tubules, EXCEPT:
A. Myoid
B. Leydig
C. Sperm
D. Sertoli
Leydig
- Which of the following parts of the male reproductive tract is characterized by a scalloped shaped mucosal epithelium?
A. Efferent Ductules
B. Seminiferous Tubules
C. Rete testis
D. Ductus Deferens
Efferent Ductules
- In which part of the epididymis do the sperms undergo subtle modification before being transported to the next part of the male reproductive system?
A. Head
B. Body
C. Tail
Body
- Which of the following zones of the prostate gland has the smallest volume?
A. Submucosal
B. Central
C. Transition
D. Peripheral
Transition
- Which male reproductive accessory gland is lined by the germinal epithelium?
A. Seminal vesicle
B. Bulbourethral
C. Prostate
D. Paraurethral
Seminal vesicle
- Which is TRUE about the erectile tissue of the penis?
A. The corpora cavernosa is surrounded by tunica albuginea.
B. The corpora spongiosum is dorsally located.
C. The corpora cavernosa surrounds the spongy urethra.
D. The corpora spongiosa comes in pairs.
The corpora cavernosa is surrounded by tunica albuginea.
- A 35-year-old male came to the clinic for a birth control consultation with his wife. The surgeon advised him to undergo a procedure called vasectomy which would require ligating (cutting and tying of the ends) of the vas deferens. After such procedure, the sperm can still pass through the following structures, EXCEPT:
A. Epididymis
B. Ejaculatory duct
C. Efferent ductules
D. Mediastinum testis
Ejaculatory duct
- A 21-year-old male came to the clinic complaining of pain in the scrotal area and burning sensation on urination. Tests done revealed a sexually transmitted infection which causes inflammation of the testes and the channel connecting it to the epididymis. What is this channel?
A. Efferent Ductules
B. Rete testis
C. Straight tubule
D. Ductus Deferens
Efferent Ductules
- It is the site of spermatogenesis.
A. Seminiferous tubule
B. Ductus deferens
C. Seminal vesicle
D. Epididymis
Seminiferous tubule
- It is the layer of the testis that is composed of dense irregular connective tissue and functionally divides the testis into lobules.
A. Scarpa’s fascia
B. Buck’s fascia
C. Tunica albuginea
D. Tunica vaginalis
Tunica albuginea
- Which of the following correctly describes the route of sperm from production in the testes to the exterior of the body?
A. Straight tubules - seminiferous tubules - > rete testis - › efferent ducts -> ductus epididymis -› ductus deferens -› ejaculatory duct -> prostatic urethra -› membranous urethra -› spongy urethra -› external urethral orifice
B. Seminiferous tubules -> straight tubules -› rete testis -> ejaculatory ducts -> ductus epididymis -> ductus deferens - › efferent duct -› prostatic urethra -› membranous urethra -> spongy urethra -› external urethral orifice.
C. Rete testis -> straight tubules -› seminiferous tubules -› efferent ducts -> ductus epididymis -› ductus deferens -› ejaculatory duct -> prostatic urethra -› membranous urethra -› spongy urethra -› external urethral orifice
D. Seminiferous tubules -> straight tubules -› rete testis - › efferent ducts -› ductus epididymis -› ductus deferens - ejaculatory duct -› prostatic urethra -› membranous urethra -› spongy urethra - › external urethral orifice
D. Seminiferous tubules -> straight tubules -› rete testis - › efferent ducts -› ductus epididymis -› ductus deferens - ejaculatory duct -› prostatic urethra -› membranous urethra -› spongy urethra - › external urethral orifice
- This muscle is found in the subcutaneous layer of the scrotum and wrinkles the scrotal skin to regulate temperature.
A. Cremaster
B. Pubococcygeus
C. Puborectalis
D. Dartos
Dartos
- Which accessory sex gland contributes the majority of the seminal fluid?
A. Seminal vesicle
B. Spongy urethra
C. Bulbourethral
D. Prostate
Seminal vesicle
- Which lobe of the prostate has the majority of gland volume and the most prone to malignancy?
A. Posterior
B. Lateral
C. Median
D. Anterior
Posterior
- In the penis, the urethra is embedded in which of the following structures?
A. Crus of the penis
B. Corpora cavernosa
C. Bulb of the penis
D. Corpora spongiosum
Corpora spongiosum
- Which cell forms part of the blood-testis barrier performing protective and nutritive functions for the developing sperm cells?
A. Principal cells
B. Spermatogonium
C. Sertoli
D. Leydig
Sertoli
- Which of the following is a characteristic of Spermiogenesis?
A. Initiated at puberty
B. Begins having diploid cells
C. Contains largest cells of the spermatogenic lineage
D. Involved in the first steps of fertilization
Involved in the first steps of fertilization
- What connects the seminiferous tubules with the rete testis?
A. Efferent ductules
B. Ductus deferens
C. Tubuli recti
D. Ductus epididymis
Tubuli recti
- In which segment of the genital duct the sperm undergo maturation and develop increased motility and fertilizing capacity?
A. Rete testis
B. Ductus epididymis
C. Efferent tubules
D. Ductus deferens
Ductus epididymis
- The seminal vesicles secrete an alkaline, viscous fluid into the semen rich in which of the following?
A. Protein
B. Fructose
C. Lipids
D. Acid phosphatase
Fructose
- Calcified and concentric lamellated bodies, corpora amylace are seen in the alveoli of which gland?
A. Cowper’s gland
B. Seminal vesicle
C. Prostate gland
D. Genital ducts
Prostate gland
- What vessel in the penis empties directly into the cavernous spaces?
A. Dorsal artery of the penis
B. Central artery of the penis
C. Helicine artery
D. Testicular artery
Helicine artery
- Which of the following factors does not influence the testicular temperature to regulate spermatogenesis?
A. Cremasteric muscle contraction
B. Scrotal sweat evaporation
C. Presence of tunica albuginea
D. Rich pampiniform plexus
Presence of tunica albuginea
- Which one secretes a pre-ejaculatory fluid to serve as a lubricant during copulation?
A. Testis
B. Cowper’s gland
C. Prostate gland
D. Seminal vesicle
Cowper’s gland
- Which statement is not true regarding Interstitial Cells of Leydig?
A. Synthesize testosterone
B. Depend on production of FSH
C. Have abundant mitochondria
D. Located between the seminiferous
Depend on production of FSH
- The corpora cavernosa is surrounded by which structure separates it from trabeculae?
A. Dartos muscle
B. Tunica albuginea
C. Superficial fascia
D. Tunica vaginalis
Tunica albuginea
- The process of spermiogenesis begins with which of the following?
A. Spermatogonium
B. Spermatids
C. Primary spermatocytes
D. Secondary spermatocytes
Spermatids
SpermatoGOnium (Mitosis)
Spermatocyte (Meiosis)
Spermatid
SpermatoZOA
- Which zone of the prostate is a common location of both inflammation and cancer?
A. Central and transition zones
B. Transition zone
C. Peripheral zone
D. Central zone
Peripheral zone
- The urethra is embedded to which of the following?
A. Seminal vesicle
B. Corpus spongiosum
C. Prostate gland
D. Corpora cavernosa
Corpus spongiosum
- Which is specific for the diagnosis of prostatic cancer?
A. fibrinolysin
B. prostate-specific antigen
C. prostatic acid phosphatase
D. prostatic amylase
prostate-specific antigen
- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is common in this zone:
A. Central
B. Lateral
C. Transitional
D. Peripheral
Transitional
- Which accessory organ is located in the urogenital diaphragm?
A. Seminal vesicle
B. Cowper’s gland
C. Prostate gland
D. Testis
Cowper’s gland
Bulbourethral
LE: Mucous-secreting simple COLUMNAR epithelium
- The origin of the arterial supply of the penis?
A. External iliac artery
B. Internal pudendal artery
C. External pudendal artery
D. Obturator artery
Internal pudendal artery
- The prostatic concretions contains:
A. Carbohydrate
B. Amino acids
C. Vitamins
D. Lipids
Carbohydrate
- All of the following are true about spermiogenesis EXCEPT:
A. Spermatids transform to spermatozoa
B. Nuclear chromatin condenses
C. Meiotic II division occurs
D. Deliver male DNA to ovum
Meiotic II division occurs
- Which hormone acts on the Sertoli cells to stimulate adenylate cyclase to increase AMP?
A. FSH
B. LH
C. Estrogen
D. Testosterone
FSH
- Which connecting tubule contains patches of tall columnar and cuboidal cells giving the luminal surface a”wavy” (or “saw-toothed”) appearance?
A. Rete testes
B. Ductus deferens
C. Efferent ductules
D. Ductus epididymis
Efferent ductules
- This gland consists of convoluted mucosa which appear as honey combed or lace lice in cross sections:
A. Littre
B. Prostate
C. Seminal vesicle
D. Cowper’s
Seminal vesicle
- Which gland is surrounded by dense fibromuscular stromal tissue between the glandular epithelium?
A. Prostate
B. Littre
C. Cowper’s
D. Seminal vesicle
Prostate
- All are characteristics of Cryptorchidism EXCEPT:
A. Active spermatogenesis
B. Testicular cancer risk
C. Associated with hernia
D. Absence of testis in the scrotum
Active spermatogenesis