Deck 4: Male Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

Question 1

What sexual function relates to the corpora cavernosum and corpus spongiosum? 

A) production of sperm 
B) erection 
C) amount of semen 
D) level of sensitivity of the glans

Answer 1

  B

Question 2

What factor is found to be highly correlated with a man's penis size? 

A) size of hands 
B) size of feet 
C) father's penis size 
D) height

Answer 2

  C

Question 3

How many sperm per day are commonly produced by the human male? 

A) 300 
B) 3,000 
C) 300,000 
D) 300 million

Answer 3

  D

Question 4

Ovulation typically produces just one egg per cycle.Why does ejaculate contain more than just one sperm? 

A) Sperm work together to achieve fertilization through combined enzyme production. 
B) Additional sperm cells are needed to stimulate ovulation for future egg production. 
C) Additional sperm cells are needed to make up the bulk of the semen. 
D) Excess sperm is stored in the female body to facilitate fertility in case sexual contact does not occur before the next cycle.

Question 5

What is an erection? 

A) spinal reflex 
B) muscular contraction 
C) cognitive process 
D) tactile response

Question 6

What percentage of infertility cases are associated with the quality,concentration,or motility of sperm? 

A) 7 
B) 27 
C) 57 
D) 77

Question 7

How many sperm per millilitre on average does each ejaculation contain? 

A) 10,000-20,000 
B) 500,000-700,000 
C) 50-150 million 
D) 500-700 million

Question 8

What structure in the male reproductive system adds an alkaline fluid to semen to help in neutralizing vaginal acidity? 

A) seminal vesicles 
B) epididymis 
C) Cowper's gland 
D) prostate

Question 9

What is the primary function of the Cowper's glands? 

A) provide fluid to neutralize vaginal acidity 
B) propel the sperm from the testicles to the urethra 
C) produce the bulk of seminal fluid 
D) produce fluid to clean and lubricate the urethra

Question 10

What does the term spermatogenesis refer to? 

A) production of sperm 
B) production of semen 
C) process of converting sperm to semen 
D) process of converting testosterone to sperm

Question 11

Which statement best describes the epididymis? 

A) It is a ball-shaped organ that sits on top of the testicle. 
B) It is where sperm can be stored for several months. 
C) If uncoiled, it would be about two feet long. 
D) It is the place where sperm mature.

Question 12

What are the two main functions of the testicles? 

A) sperm and testosterone production 
B) semen and prostrate fluid storage 
C) erection and release of sperm 
D) semen storage and sperm cell protection

Question 13

What is 60-70% of semen composed of? 

A) sperm 
B) fluid from the seminal vesicles 
C) fluid from the prostate gland 
D) water

Question 14

Which statement best describes the corpus spongiosum? 

A) It contains tissue that fills with blood to cause an erection. 
B) It is a muscle that helps the penis remain erect during intercourse. 
C) It is one of the two bones of the penis. 
D) It attaches the penis to the abdomen.

Question 15

What part of the penis is made up of the corona,frenulum,and urethral opening? 

A) root 
B) foreskin 
C) glans penis 
D) perineum

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the process of erection? 

A) rapid muscle contractions of the penile root 
B) blood engorgement of the testicles which push the penis up 
C) erectile tissues filling with blood 
D) temporary hardening of the penile cartilage

Question 17

What is the primary reason the testicles are located outside of the body? 

A) The body cavity is too moist. 
B) Being outside of the body increases a male's sexual pleasure 
C) This provides temperature regulation for the sperm to survive. 
D) The reason is unknown.

Question 18

What part of the male reproductive system contracts and expands to regulate the temperature of the testicles? 

A) cremaster muscle 
B) penile root 
C) perineum 
D) seminiferous tubules

Question 19

What happens to faulty sperm and sperm that are not ejaculated? 

A) They result in severe pain for the man. 
B) They are reabsorbed into the body. 
C) They reduce sexual arousal. 
D) They cause temporary infertility.

Question 20

What is the 18-inch tube that carries sperm away from the testicles and mixes it with other seminal fluids? 

A) epididymis 
B) vas deferens 
C) ejaculatory duct 
D) prostate

Question 21

Who would be diagnosed with a disorder of sex development? 

A) Jaden, a genetic male who dresses up as a female to participate in drag shows 
B) Jennifer, a genetic female who has desired to be a male since childhood 
C) Jacob, born a genetic female named Amanda who underwent sex reassignment surgery to become a male 
D) Jordan, a genetic male who has external female genitalia but no female internal organs

Question 22

Wayne is 50-years-old and has recently developed a painful curvature of his penis which makes penetration impossible.What would his diagnosis be? 

A) priapism 
B) testicular torsion 
C) cryptorchidism 
D) Peyronie's disease

Question 23

If a young male's body is just beginning the process of producing sperm,when is it likely that he would ejaculate mature,viable sperm? 

A) at the same time as sperm production 
B) within the next 1-2 months 
C) within the next 1-2 years 
D) just prior to the onset of puberty

Question 24

Stewart has small testicles,a low level of testosterone,feminized body contours,and is infertile.What is Stewart's most likely diagnosis? 

A) Kleinfelter's syndrome 
B) XXX syndrome 
C) congenital adrenal hyperplasia 
D) hermaphroditism

Question 25

Which of the following do researchers NOT fully understant? 

A) how estrogen affects female development     
B) the effects of testosterone on development     
C) what causes an egg to be released from an ovary     
D) what triggers puberty in boys    

Question 26

What term refers to the decrease of blood testosterone concentrations as a male's age increases? 

A) gynecomastia 
B) priapism 
C) andropause 
D) cryptorchidism

Question 27

Ty was injured at football practice and experienced acute scrotal pain,swelling,abdominal pain,and vomiting.In order to provide the best treatment,his condition needed to be diagnosed very quickly.What was the most likely diagnosis? 

A) priapism 
B) testicular torsion 
C) cryptorchidism 
D) Peyronie's disease

Question 28

What term refers to the enlargement of the breast in men? 

A) areolitis 
B) gynecomastia 
C) andropause 
D) hydrocele deficiency

Question 29

What is the most likely diagnosis for a male who is infertile and the problem is genetic? 

A) Klinefelter's syndrome 
B) Turner's syndrome 
C) XXX syndrome 
D) congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Question 30

Which statement best describes testicular self-examinations? 

A) They are not the only early detection system for testicular cancer. 
B) Between two and 10 percent of men perform monthly testicular examinations. 
C) Most lumps that are found during self-exams are cancerous. 
D) Men are more likely to miss a lump if they do an examination in a warm shower.

Question 31

According to an evolutionary scientist,what characteristic of the penis would serve an important function related to sperm competition? 

A) force of ejaculation 
B) sperm count 
C) coronal ridge 
D) penis size

Question 32

Jay often wakes up with an erection and sometimes experiences erections throughout the night.What is the most likely reason for this? 

A) Jay looks at porn before falling asleep which causes erotic dreams. 
B) Jay's REM cycles occur throughout the night and right before he wakes up. 
C) Jay drinks too much fluid before going to bed which causes the need to urinate and pressure in his penis. 
D) Jay does not masturbate frequently enough to release built up amounts of semen.

Question 33

Megan was raised as a female.When she failed to menstruate at puberty,her doctor found that she was genetically male.What is Megan's most likely diagnosis? 

A) Kleinfelter's syndrome 
B) Turner's syndrome 
C) androgen-insensitivity syndrome (AIS) 
D) congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

Question 34

What female sex organ arises from the same tissue as the glans of the penis? 

A) labia majora 
B) vagina 
C) labia minora 
D) clitoris

Question 35

Devon,whose mother smoked during pregnancy,was born prematurely and had to have surgery for undescended testes when he was nine months old.What condition is Devon most likely diagnosed with? 

A) priapism 
B) testicular torsion 
C) cryptorchidism 
D) Peyronie's disease

Question 36

What term refers to male and female sex organs which arise from the same tissue? 

A) analogous 
B) haploid 
C) androgens 
D) homologous

Question 37

Alex,a 20-year-old student took some of his father's Viagra with hopes of enhancing his sexual performance with his partner.Alex experienced an abnormally prolonged and painful erection which required a trip to the ER.What condition did Alex have? 

A) priapism 
B) testicular torsion 
C) cryptorchidism 
D) Peyronie's disease

Question 38

What could one suspect if the semen of a man has a bitter taste? 

A) He is old. 
B) He is infertile. 
C) He is a vegetarian. 
D) He is a coffee drinker.

Question 39

According to recent research with college populations,what was found to be related to sperm production? 

A) Sperm production was highest for college males who had several sexual partners. 
B) Sperm production was lower during exam periods than at the beginning of the semester. 
C) Sperm production was higher in students attending college in warmer parts of the U.S. (i.e., Florida, Texas) than those attending college in places with cooler climates (i.e., Minnesota, New York). 
D) Sperm production was highest for college males who masturbated daily.

Question 40

What structure releases gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH),which signals the physiological start of puberty in boys? 

A) hypothalamus 
B) prostate gland 
C) testicles 
D) Cowper's gland

Question 41

Annual prostate exams are recommended for men beginning at 60 years of age.

Question 42

In 2010,what condition did the U.S.Food and Drug Association approved the first vaccine for? 

A) prostate cancer 
B) testicular cancer 
C) gynecomastia 
D) priapism

Question 43

Which statement best describes male circumcision? 

A) Health care providers recommend routine circumcision for male babies born in the United States. 
B) Circumcision has been related to higher rates of cancer of the penis. 
C) Circumcision is mainly practiced for religious and cultural reasons. 
D) Some cultures prefer to leave the foreskin intact as it creates a more masculine look.

Question 44

The urethra carries urine outside of the body and the corpus cavernosum carries sperm outside of the body.

Question 45

If one testicle hangs noticeably lower than the other,this should be reported to a doctor.

Question 46

The majority of women and men report that penis size is a significant factor in the quality of a sex partner.

Question 47

Approximately how long does it take for a sperm to develop? 

A) 24 hours 
B) 1 week 
C) 30 days 
D) 72 days

Question 48

Which statement best describes a hydrocele? 

A) It is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissue surrounding the testicle common in newborn males. 
B) It is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissue surrounding the testicle which requires immediate surgery to correct. 
C) It is a pain or swelling in the scrotum that is typically caused by a sports injury or vigorous sexual activity. 
D) It is a pain or swelling in the scrotum that causes severe pain and is most common in adolescent males.

Question 49

What detects more than 50% of prostate cancer in its early stages? 

A) rectal exam 
B) prostate self-exam 
C) ultrasound 
D) hormone testing

Question 50

Evolutionary theory suggests that the shape of the penis allows it to remove another lover's sperm from the reproductive tract of a woman.

Question 51

A man is experiencing a bump in his scrotum.It developed while he was lifting heavy boxes.Which of the following conditions is he most likely to have? 

A) hydrocele 
B) prostate cancer 
C) inguinal hernia 
D) scrotal hernia

Question 52

What are two of the most common surgical side effects of prostate cancer treatment? 

A) infertility and ejaculatory disorder 
B) low sexual desire and low sperm count 
C) prolonged erections and bladder problems 
D) erectile dysfunction and inability to hold one's urine

Question 53

A 21-year-old male has just been diagnosed with cancer of the reproductive organs.Given his age,which cancer is most likely? 

A) penile 
B) prostate 
C) testicular 
D) breast

Question 54

The root of the penis sits just below the surface of the skin and attaches to the scrotum.

Question 55

What is the ejaculatory pathway of sperm? 

A) epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra 
B) seminal vesicles, epididymis, urethra, ejaculatory duct 
C) vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, epididymis 
D) ejaculatory duct, vas deferens, epididymis, urethra

Question 56

Next to skin cancer,what is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men? 

A) testicular 
B) prostate 
C) penile 
D) anal

Question 57

Which statement best describes benign prostatic hypertrophy? 

A) It is more likely to affect the testes than the prostate. 
B) In most cases it is quite serious and causes many problems. 
C) It is a condition in which the prostate enlarges with age. 
D) It is most common among men ages 25 to 40.

Question 58

What is the most likely outcome if treatment is NOT obtained within six hours from the onset of testicular torsion symptoms? 

A) infertility 
B) loss of the testicle 
C) future erectile problems 
D) future orgasmic problems

Question 59

According to recent research,what is a risk factor for testicular cancer? 

A) excessive caffeine use prior to puberty 
B) frequent use of marijuana 
C) infrequent ejaculation of less than once a month 
D) use of anabolic-androgenic steroids

Question 60

Research worldwide shows that the overall sperm count in men has been decreasing.

Question 61

Discuss what is known about testicular self-examinations.Include information about how often they should be performed,techniques for completing a self-exam,and obstacles to performing self-exams.

Question 62

Discuss what we know about why male puberty begins.Identify at least four changes that take place during the time of puberty?

Question 63

Pre-ejaculatory fluid that many men experience during arousal is not able to contain sperm as it occurs prior to movement of the sperm from the vas deferens to the ejaculatory ducts.

Question 64

Identify the most common cancer in men between the ages of 25 and 34 and describe early symptoms and treatment options.

Question 65

Sperm requires temperatures cooler than the body's temperature for viability.

Question 66

List three effects that decreasing levels of testosterone can have on men.

Question 67

Males experience andropause at a much earlier age than females experience menopause.

Question 68

Describe how and why the scrotum works to regulate temperature for the testicles.

Question 69

Differentiate between cryptorchidism,testicular torsion,priapism,and Peyronie's disease.Explain what these conditions are,the associated symptoms,and common treatments for each condition.

Question 70

Discuss the path of sperm from the testicles to ejaculation,explaining the various fluids added along the way to make semen.

Question 71

Ejaculation and orgasm are linked so that a man cannot experience one without the other.

Question 72

Identify and discuss three possible reasons that sperm counts have been declining in men throughout the world over the past 20 years.

Question 73

Identify which cancer is most frequently diagnosed in men overall and describe early symptoms and treatment options.

Question 74

According to World Health Organization statistics,the majority of males are circumcised.

Question 75

The only early detection system for testicular cancer is testicular self-examination (TSE).

Question 76

There is a higher rate of both prostate cancer and breast cancer in men who test positive for the BRCA genes.

Question 77

A PSA test is used to detect prostate cancer.

Question 78

Discuss arguments for and against male circumcision referencing information from the text.