Men Reproductive System

Question 1

Function of the male reproductive system -

Answer 1

1. produce sperm
2. store sperm
3. introduce sperm to female reproductive trace w/success

Question 2

they are small oval glands located in pouchlike scrotum -

Answer 2

testis

Question 3

• dense tough covering of testes

- sends out parttions to form lobules

Answer 3

tunica albuginea

Question 4

they secrete testosterone -

Answer 4

interstitial cells of leydig

Question 5

3 functions of cells of leydig -

Answer 5

1. development/mantienance of 2 sex characteristics
2. promotes growth of skeletal muscles
3. triggers sperm development

Question 6

this is where sperm is produced -

Answer 6

siminiferous tubules

Question 7

it has enzymes to breakdown cervical mucus and help sperm penetrate outer covering of egg

Answer 7

acrosome

Question 8

release of enzymes -

Answer 8

capacitation

Question 9

the mitochondria makes ….

Answer 9

ATP

Question 10

Formation of Testes -

Answer 10

between 2-4 in utero

-descend into scrotumaround month 7

Question 11

it is where the testes fail to descend into scrotal sac. Requires surgery -

Answer 11

cryptorchidism

Question 12

this structure holds the testis outside of the male body -

Answer 12

scrotum

Question 13

the temp. is ….. in the scrotum to keep sperm proper temp

Answer 13

cooler

Question 14

during cold temp. the …….. muscle pulls testes ….. to abdominal wall

Answer 14

cremaster

closer

Question 15

its where sperm mature. they gain the ability to swim here -

Answer 15

epididymis

Question 16

its a muscular tube that which wraps around the bladder -

Answer 16

vas deferens

Question 17

the vas deferens passes through the ….. wall at the inginal canal

Answer 17

abdominal

Question 18

the vas deferens enters the scrotum in a tube called the …… with the cremaster muscle, blood vessels, and nerves -

Answer 18

spermatic cord

Question 19

shortly after birth, the ……… closes almost completely, leaving just enough room for the spermatic cord to pass through, but not large enough to allow the testicles to move back into the abdomen

Answer 19

inguinal canal

Question 20

sometimes the canal doesnt close properly, leaving a ……. area -

Answer 20

weakened

Question 21

its soft tissue, ususally part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak point or tear in the lower abdominal wall. Pain, especially when coughing, bending or lifting -

Answer 21

inguinal hernia

Question 22

the vas deferens is severed in ……. as a form of birth control -

Answer 22

vasectomy

Question 23

its a short tube that passes connects to the urethra, which is a passageway for urine & semen-

Answer 23

ejaculatory duct

Question 24

it’s 60% of semen -

Answer 24

seminal vesicle

Question 25

is a mixture of sperm and gland secretions -

Answer 25

sperm

Question 26

its the sugar to nourish the sperm -

Answer 26

fructose

Question 27

it triggers female vagina and uterus to contract and push sperm along-

Answer 27

prostaglandin

Question 28

its a doughnut-shaped gland -

Answer 28

prostate gland

Question 29

in the prostate gland, the …… passes through “hole” -

Answer 29

urethra

Question 30

…… fluid protect sperm from male urine and female vagina, therefore maintain motility -

Answer 30

alkaline

Question 31

its also called cowpers gland

• mucus to lubricate
• alkaline to combat acidity
• this pre-ejaculate cleans urine out of the urethra

Answer 31

bulbourethral gland

Question 32

2 parts of the penis -

Answer 32

erictle tissue

foreskin

Question 33

its 3 cylindrical masses of …. tissue -

Answer 33

erectile tissue

Question 34

2 parts of erectile tissue -

Answer 34

corpus cavernosum

corpus spongiosum

Question 35

2 larger uppermost -

Answer 35

corpus cavernosum

Question 36

smaller,lower one

contains the urethra

Answer 36

corpus spongiosum

Question 37

its where the corpus spongiosum overlaps the end of the copora cavernosa
-stimulates the vagina

Answer 37

glans penis

Question 38

-fold of skin over the glans penis -

Answer 38

foreskin

Question 39

surgical removal of skin over glans penis -

Answer 39

circumcision

Question 40

why to circumcise -

Answer 40

1. religious reasons
2. prevent future diseases
3. not looking like father (cause emotional issues)

Question 41

why to NOT circumcise -

Answer 41

1. decreased sensation during intercourse
2. infants experience pain
3. look like dad

Question 42

how erections occur -

Answer 42

1. sexy signals from brain trigger release of cyclic GMP in the penis
2. arteries in the penis dilate & blood rush in; veins collapse
3. C-GMP-ase destroys c-GMP and arteries shrink, allowing nlood to drain out of penis
4. viagra interferes w/ c-GMP-ase

Question 43

muscular tube that wraps around the bladder -

Answer 43

vas deferens

Question 44

chemical that helps move sperm by causing muscular contractions -

Answer 44

prostaglandin

Question 45

secrete testosterone -

Answer 45

cell of leydig

Question 46

doughnut shaped gland -

Answer 46

prostate

Question 47

contains enzymes -

Answer 47

acrosome

Question 48

form of birth control -

Answer 48

vasectomy

Question 49

gland that secretes mucus -

Answer 49

bulbourethral

Question 50

dense tough covering of testes -

Answer 50

tunica albuginea

Question 51

muscle that controls testes distance to abdomen -

Answer 51

cremaster

Question 52

cylindrical tissue that the urethra passes through -

Answer 52

spongiosum

Question 53

number of chromosomes in a sperm -

Answer 53

twenty three

Question 54

small oval bilateral glands -

Answer 54

testes

Question 55

when the sperm release the enzymes -

Answer 55

capacitation

Question 56

makes most of the semen -

Answer 56

seminal vesicle

Question 57

removal of the foreskin -

Answer 57

circumcision

Question 58

where the sperm mature -

Answer 58

epididymis

Question 59

tubules where sperm develop -

Answer 59

seminiferous

Question 60

name for male gamete -

Answer 60

sperm