Deck 30: Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Question 1

The main function of the prostate is to

A) produce sperm.
B) produce seminal fluid to support sperm.
C) secrete male hormones.
D) provide innervation for erection.

Answer 1

produce seminal fluid to support sperm.

Question 2

An important function of the scrotum is to

A) regulate the temperature of the testes.
B) provide support to the prostate gland.
C) regulate blood supply to the penis.
D) supply antibacterial secretions.

Answer 2

regulate the temperature of the testes.

Question 3

Erectile function is most likely to be impaired if spinal cord injury occurs at

A) L1-L2.
B) L2-L3.
C) S₁-S₂.
D) S₂-S₄ .

Answer 3

S₂-S₄ .

Question 4

In males,pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH)

A) induces Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone.
B) induces Sertoli cells to produce sperm.
C) stimulates ejaculation of semen.
D) has no known reproductive function.

Question 5

The male penis is innervated by the ________ nerve.

A) sciatic
B) sacral
C) pudendal
D) caudal

Question 6

The nerve most responsible for penile erection is the _____nerve.

A) penile
B) prepual
C) pudendal
D) prostatic

Question 7

The parasympathetic nervous system mediates the process of ejaculation.

Question 8

The activation of sperm after they enter the vagina is called

A) flagellation.
B) ejaculation.
C) emission.
D) capacitation.

Question 9

The capacitation process occurs in sperm

A) after introduction into the vagina.
B) before emission from the penis.
C) after fertilization of the egg.
D) before ejaculation from the penis.

Question 10

The primary function of the epididymis is to

A) house developing sperm.
B) produce seminal fluid.
C) produce sperm.
D) secrete male hormones.

Question 11

Production of LH occurs in response to serum levels of

A) estrogen.
B) prostate-specific antigen.
C) cortisol.
D) testosterone.

Question 12

The thick covering of the ovum is called the zona pellucid.

Question 13

Characteristics of declining reproductive function in the aged male include (Select all that apply.)

A) decline in sperm production.
B) reduced testosterone production.
C) shrinking testes.
D) increased penile sensation.
E) reduction in size of the penis.