REPRODUCTIVE DUCTS

Question 1

Comma shaped organ that arches over the posterolateral testes
* Function
* Parts

Answer 1

Epididymis
* Function: It is where Sperm matures
* Parts:
1. Head
2. Duct of the Epididymis

Question 2

Part of the epididymis that contain the efferent ductules
* where does this empty the sperm from the testes into

Answer 2

Head of the Epididymis
* Duct of the Epididymis

Question 3

How long is the journey of the sperm from the testes to the epididymis

Answer 3

20 days

Question 4

Sperm gains the ability to swim and fertilize the egg through ___

Answer 4

Acrosomal Reaction

Question 5

Maturation processes of sperm cells are stimulated by __ secreted by ___

Answer 5

Stimulated by proteins secreted by Epididymis Epithelium

Question 6

Sperm are ejaculated from the

Answer 6

Epididymis

Question 7

What happens to sperm after stored in the epididymis for months

Answer 7

They are pahocytized

Question 8

stores and transports sperm during ejaculation

Answer 8

Vas / Ductus Deferens

Question 9

Pathway of the Ductus Deferens

Answer 9

1. Tail of the Epididymis
2. Runs superiorly within the spermatic cord
3. Inguinal Canal
4. Pierces Anterior Abdominal Wall
5. Enters the pelvic cavity
6. Runs posteriorly along the lateral wall of the True Pelvis
7. Arches medially over the ureters
8. Descendids along the posterior bladder wall

Question 10

Expansion at the distal end of the Vas Deferens

Answer 10

Ampulla of the Ductus

Question 11

What is formed when the vas deferens joins with the duct of the Seminal Gland
* Each duct runs within the __ and empties into the __

Answer 11

Ejaculatory Duct
* Each duct runs within the Prostate and empties into the Prostatic Urethra

Question 12

The Spermatic Cord contains which structures

Answer 12

• Vas Deferens
• Testicular Vessels
• Nerves

Question 13

Location of the following parts of the Spermatic Cord:
* Inferior Part:
* Superior Part:

Answer 13

• Inferior Part: In the Scrotum
• Superior Part: Runs through the Inguinal Canal

Question 14

The Inguinal Canal is partially formed by the __

Answer 14

Inguinal Ligament

Question 15

The Inguinal Ligament is the free inferior margin of the aponeurosis of the __

Answer 15

External Oblique Muscle

Question 16

v-shaped medial opening of the inguinal canal where the spermatic cord emerges to descend to the scrotum

Answer 16

Superficial Inguinal Ring

Question 17

Opening in the fascia where the Ductus Deferens and Testicular Vessels enter the Pelvic Cavity and where the Spermatic Cord comes out of the Abdomina Cavity
* location

Answer 17

Deep Inguinal Ring
* Location: Deep to the Transversus Abdominis

Question 18

Duct that carries the sperm from the Ejaculatory Ducts to the Outside world

Answer 18

Urethra

Question 19

Duct where the secretions of the Accessory Glands drain into

Answer 19

Urethra

Question 20

Duct where the secretions of the Accessory Glands drain into

Answer 20

Urethra

Question 21

3 Parts of the Male Urethra and their Locations:

Answer 21

1. Prostatic Urethra: hugged by the Prostate Gland
2. Membranous Urethra: Urogenital Diaphragm
3. Spongy Urethra: Penis

Question 22

Structure that secrete mucus that lubricate the urethra before ejaculation

Answer 22

Urethral Glands