Male Anatomy

Question 1

What is the function of the penis?

Answer 1

Its function is to deliver sperm to the vagina

Question 2

What is the function of the testes?

Answer 2

The testes main function is to produce hormones and sperm

Question 3

What is the main hormone that the testes produce?

Answer 3

Testosterone

Question 4

What is the function of the epididymis?

Answer 4

Its function is to allow sperm to develop after being produced from the testes. It looks like a cap on top of the testes.

Question 5

What is the function of the Vas Deferens?

Answer 5

Its function is to move the sperm out into the penis

Question 6

What is the function of the glands?

Answer 6

They provide nutrients and lower pH of the vagina to allow the semen to survive

Question 7

What are Sertoli cells?

Answer 7

They are the nurse cells, located in the seminiferous tubules, and aid in the process of spermatogenesis.

Question 8

What are spermatozoa?

Answer 8

They are also known as “sperm” and are the gametes that are produced by the testes.

Question 9

What is a somatic cell?

Answer 9

A diploid cell (2n) that is not involved in fertilization.

Question 10

What is the hormone Inhibin do?

Answer 10

It inhibits the production of FSH, preventing too much sperm production. It is produced by the Sertoli cells.