Male Reproductive System

Question 1

2 functions of the testes

Answer 1

1. Spermatogenesis

2. Secretion of testosterone

Question 2

3 functions of epididymis

Answer 2

1. Duct for seminal fluid
2. Secretes part of seminal fluid
3. Sperm become capable of motility

Question 3

2 functions of vas deferens

Answer 3

1. Excretory duct for seminal fluid

2. Connects epididymis to ejaculatory duct

Question 4

2 functions of urethra

Answer 4

1. Reproductive duct

2. Urination

Question 5

1 function of seminal vesicles

Answer 5

Secrete prostaglandins and viscous, nutrient-rich part of seminal fluid

Question 6

1 function of prostate gland

Answer 6

Adds alkaline secretion to seminal fluid

Question 7

1 function of bulbourethral glands

Answer 7

secrete alkaline fluid that is part of semen

Question 8

5 secondary sex characteristics

Answer 8

1. Body hair
2. Facial hair
3. Apocrine sweat glands
4. Deeper voice (thyroid cartilage)
5. Muscle development

Question 9

5 influences of testosterone

Answer 9

1. Spermatogenesis
2. Development of reproductive structures
3. Secondary sex characteristics
4. Behavior
5. Itself

Question 10

Cells of Leydig/interstitial cells

Answer 10

produce testosterone in the presence of LH (luteinizing hormone)

Question 11

Corpus cavernosum

Answer 11

sponge-like region of erectile tissue

Question 12

Corpus spongiosum

Answer 12

a mass of erectile tissue

Question 13

FSH

Answer 13

Follicle Stimulating Hormone; stimulates primary spermatocytes to undergo the first division of meiosis and helps with growth/development

Question 14

LH/ICSH

Answer 14

Luteinizing hormone/Interstitial cell stimulating hormone; stimulates the production of testosterone

Question 15

Inguinal canal

Answer 15

conveys the spermatic cord and the ilioinguinal nerve

Question 16

Testosterone

Answer 16

hormone produced by the male reproductive system

Question 17

Sertoli cells

Answer 17

a type of somatic cell around which spermatids develop in the tubules of the testis

Question 18

Acrosome

Answer 18

cap-like structure over the anterior side of the head in spermatozoa

Question 19

Seminiferous tubule

Answer 19

where meiosis takes place

Question 20

Cremaster muscle

Answer 20

contracts to regulate scrotal temperature for optimal spermatogenesis

Question 21

Prepuce

Answer 21

foreskin

Question 22

Fossa navicularis

Answer 22

spongy part of the urethra

Question 23

5 stages of spermatogenesis

Answer 23

1. Spermatogonium
2. Primary Spermatocyte
3. Secondary spermatocyte
4. Spermatid
5. Sperm cell