Deck 5: Male Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

The head of the penis is called the ______________.

A)shaft
B)root
C)glans penis
D)coronal ridge

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The urethral opening at the top of the penis is called the _______________.

A)meatus
B)glans penis
C)frenulum
D)corpora

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The glans penis is covered by a loose layer of skin called the _____________________.

A)coronal ridge
B)corpora spongiosum
C)corpora cavernosa
D)foreskin

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The Y-shaped region on the underside of the penis that is attached to the glans is called the ____________.

A)meatus
B)glans penis
C)frenulum
D)corpora

Question 5

The male organ responsible for delivering sperm to the female reproductive tract is known as the ___________.

A)testicles
B)ejaculatory duct
C)seminal vesicles
D)penis

Question 6

The tube that transports sperm and urine outside of the body is known as the ____________.

A)testicles
B)urethra
C)ejaculatory duct
D)seminal vesicles

Question 7

The part of the penis that attaches to the wall of the abdomen is known as the __________.

A)shaft
B)root
C)glans penis
D)coronal ridge

Question 8

The corpora is composed of tissue which is _____________________.

A)smooth and tubular in shape
B)wrapped in thick muscle
C)is completely hollow
D)filled with thousands of vacant spaces

Question 9

The foreskin that covers the penis and slides over the glans and is similar to the clitoral hood in found on females is called the _____________.

A)coronal ridge
B)prepuce
C)meatus
D)pubic arch

Question 10

The greatest number of nerve endings in the penis is concentrated in the ___________.

A)shaft
B)root
C)glans penis
D)coronal ridge

Question 11

The cavernosum in the penis attach to the _________.

A)coronal ridge
B)prepuce
C)meatus
D)pubic arch

Question 12

The main body of the penis is called the _____________.

A)shaft
B)root
C)glans penis
D)coronal ridge

Question 13

What is the primary role of the male reproductive system?

A)to regulate testosterone
B)to promote muscle growth and development
C)to manufacture and deliver sperm to the female reproductive tract
D)to control the distribution of androgens throughout the body

Question 14

The base of the glans that divides the glans penis from the shaft is known as the __________.

A)coronal ridge
B)corpora spongiosum
C)corpora cavernosa
D)foreskin

Question 15

________ fill with blood and cause the penis to lengthen during sexual arousal.

A)coronal ridge
B)corpora spongiosum
C)corpora cavernosa
D)foreskin

Question 16

Erections in men are caused by ___________________.

A)dihydrotestosterone
B)vasocongestion
C)a small bone which protrudes into the penis
D)a sudden increase in muscle tension

Question 17

The "gliding mechanism" refers to the _______________.

A)forskin sliding back and forth over the glans
B)penis becoming engorged with blood
C)the drawing up of scrotal tissue to protect the sperm
D)build up of fluid at the base of the penis prior to ejaculation

Question 18

The penis is attached at the base of the corpora sections by the _________, or roots.

A)crura
B)prepuce
C)meatus
D)pubic arch

Question 19

The internal tissue of the penis is made up of three chambers of erectile tissue called the _________.

A)urethra
B)frenulum
C)corpora
D)meatus

Question 20

The Latin word for "penis" means ______________.

A)"tail"
B)"growth"
C)"sword"
D)"sheath"

Question 21

After sperm are produced, they enter the _________, a series of tightly coiled tissues where they continue to mature for another 20 days.

A)seminiferous tubules
B)epididymis
C)vas deferens
D)ejaculatory duct

Question 22

Scrotal hyperthermia means
A)having a low sperm count

A)the penis fails to drain of blood once sexual arousal is over
B)the testicles fail to drop into the scrotum
C)the scrotal temperature becomes elevated

Question 23

The pouch of skin located under the abdomen that contains the testicles is known as the _________.

A)scrotum
B)prepuce
C)pubic arch
D)meatus

Question 24

All of the following are accessory glands EXCEPT ____________.

A)seminal vesicles
B)Skene's glands
C)Bulbourethral glands
D)prostate gland

Question 25

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the ________ cut and tied off.

A)seminiferous tubules
B)epididymis
C)vas deferens
D)ejaculatory duct

Question 26

The primary purpose of the cremasteric muscles is to _____________________.

A)allow the foreskin to slide back and forth over the glans
B)draw the testicles closer or further away to the body to protect the sperm when the temperature changes
C)facilitate vasocongestion
D)increase the build-up of fluid at the base of the penis prior to ejaculation

Question 27

Mature sperm travel to the penis through the ______________.

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

Question 28

Which of the following is true regarding cryptorchidism?

A)The testes should drop by the end of the 9th week of pregnancy.
B)The problem generally corrects itself in the first year.
C)It renders a male permanently sterile.
D)Immediate surgery is required.

Question 29

During ejaculation, the epididymis contracts and propels the sperm into the _________.

A)seminiferous tubules
B)epididymis
C)vas deferens
D)ejaculatory duct

Question 30

The testicles are held in place by the __________________.

A)ejaculatory duct
B)seminal vesicles
C)spermatic cord
D)vas deferens

Question 31

During ejaculation, the _________ push the sperm into the urethra.

A)seminiferous tubules
B)epididymis
C)vas deferens
D)ejaculatory duct

Question 32

The _________ lies just below the bladder, and secretes prostatic fluid, which protects semen and provides its characteristic texture and color.

A)vas deferens
B)prostate gland
C)spermatic cord
D)seminal vesicles

Question 33

Erogenous receptors are contained in the ridged band located inside the ____________.

A)coronal ridge
B)corpora spongiosum
C)corpora cavernosa
D)foreskin

Question 34

Each of the following is an internal structure of the testicle EXCEPT

A)seminiferous tubules
B)epididymis
C)vas deferens
D)ejaculatory duct

Question 35

What is the ideal temperature for the sperm?

A)about 4 degrees warmer than the average body temperature
B)the same as the average body temperature
C)about 4 degrees cooler than the average body temperature
D)about 8 degrees cooler than the average body temperature

Question 36

According to the latest research, which of the following factors should be considered when trying to lower the risk of scrotal hyperthermia?

A)sitting in a hot tub
B)using a laptop
C)wearing tight underwear
D)all of the above

Question 37

The production of sperm and androgens occur within the

A)seminiferous tubules
B)epididymis
C)vas deferens
D)ejaculatory duct

Question 38

The vas deferens is about _______ long.
A)18 inches

A)12 inches
B)6 inches
C)4 inches

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of accessory glands?

A)to produce semen
B)to secret the alkaline fluid which protects sperm by neutralizing the acidity of the vagina
C)to transport sperm out of the body
D)to nourish and develop sperm

Question 40

Cryptorchidism means
A)having a low sperm count

A)the penis fails to drain of blood once sexual arousal is over
B)the testicles fail to drop into the scrotum
C)the scrotal temperature becomes elevated

Question 41

The Latin word for "penis" means "tail."

Question 42

In men, ________ stimulates production of testosterone.

A)LH
B)FSH
C)GnRH
D)GnRH

Question 43

In men, _________ stimulates the production of sperm.

A)LH
B)FSH
C)GnRH
D)GnRH

Question 44

Male sperm count is unaffected by wearing tight underwear or using a laptop computer.

Question 45

There are more nerve endings in the penis than the clitoris.

Question 46

________ produces pre-ejaculatory fluid which lubricates the urethra.

A)seminal vesicles
B)Skene's glands
C)Bulbourethral glands
D)prostate gland

Question 47

The _______ contributes about 30-40% of the seminal fluid, which will carry the sperm out of the body.

A)seminal vesicles
B)Skene's glands
C)Bulbourethral glands
D)prostate gland

Question 48

Spermatogenesis typically begins at about ___ years of age.

A)9
B)10
C)12
D)14

Question 49

An erection is a spinal cord reflex controlled by the ________________ nervous system.

A)central
B)somatic
C)sympathetic
D)parasympathetic

Question 50

A male will continue to produce sperm well into old age.

Question 51

The ideal temperature for sperm is about 4 degrees cooler than average body temperature.

Question 52

A man whose erection lasts longer than 4 hours following stimulation, which can cause permanent damage to penile tissues, has a condition known as ___________.

A)priaprism
B)testicular torsion
C)Peyronie's disease
D)epididymitis

Question 53

About __ of seminal fluid is actually sperm.

A)1%
B)5%
C)25%
D)50%

Question 54

A man who experiences excessive curvature of his penis whenever he has an erection has a condition known as

A)priaprism
B)testicular torsion
C)Peyronie's disease
D)epididymitis

Question 55

The ________ secretes about 60-70% of the seminal fluid, which will carry the sperm out of the body.

A)seminal vesicles
B)Skene's glands
C)Bulbourethral glands
D)prostate gland

Question 56

It is possible for a man to urinate into a woman during sex.

Question 57

There is an actual bone in the human male penis.

Question 58

During erection, the penile muscles are in a state of tension.

Question 59

In men, orgasm and ejaculation are actually separate biological events.

Question 60

It is common for one testicle, usually the left one, to hang lower than the other.

Question 61

Review some of the known functions of the foreskin.Give at least 5 examples.

Question 62

Describe the how the male reproductive system produces and transports sperm.List each step.

Question 63

Discuss the circumcision surgical procedure.List the advantages and disadvantages to having this surgery.
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Question 64

Discuss scrotal hyperthermia and list all of the factors that might contribute to this condition.

Question 65

Describe the complementary processes of erection and ejaculation responses in men.List the steps and structures involved.

Question 66

List and describe the anatomical structures and functions of the male duct system.

Question 67

List and describe the reproductive health problems that occur in men, including reproductive cancers, erectile difficulties, and other issues.

Question 68

Discuss the use of anabolic-androgenic steroid use in men.Describe the health risks and side effects involved in the use of these drugs.

Question 69

Describe the Kegel exercise procedure for males.

Question 70

List and describe the various symptoms of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in males.