Deck 6: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

What 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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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 5

All of the following statements describe the epididymis EXCEPT:

A) It is a comma-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 20-feet long.
D) It is the place where sperm mature.

Question 6

Which of the following is made up of the corona, frenulum, and urethral opening?

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

Question 7

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 8

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

A) production of sperm
B) erection
C) amount of semen
D) ejaculation

Question 9

Which 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 10

What is 60% 70% of semen made up of?

A) sperm
B) fluid from the seminal vesicles
C) fluid from the prostate gland
D) fluid from the Cowper's gland

Question 11

What does the term spermatogenesis refer to?

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

Question 12

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 13

Newborn boys diagnosed with cryptorchidism are given _____________ to help with testicular descent.

A) testosterone
B) vitamin K
C) estrogen
D) hepatitis A

Question 14

If during semen analysis, a doctor found that Tim's ejaculate contained approximately 15 million sperm per milliliter, what would a probable diagnosis be?

A) gynecomastia
B) prostate cancer
C) infertility
D) erectile dysfunction

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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 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) It provides faster ejaculatory access to the glans penis.

Question 18

What is the estimated percentage of male infants who are born prematurely who have cryptorchidism?

A) 33%
B) 65%
C) 40%
D) 50%

Question 19

Cryptorchidism occurs due to all the following EXCEPT _____________.

A) Peyronie's disease
B) placental abnormalities
C) hormones
D) genetics

Question 20

_____________ is a common genital disorder in young boys.

A) Testicular torsion
B) Priapism
C) Cryptorchidism
D) Peyronie's disease

Question 21

If the semen of a man has a bitter taste, one could suspect that he _____________.

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

Question 22

What term refers to the decrease of blood testosterone concentrations as a male ages?

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

Question 23

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

A) areolitis
B) gynecomastia
C) andropause
D) hydrocelia

Question 24

What is the most common cause of gynecomastia?

A) birth defects
B) prenatal drug exposure
C) hormonal issues
D) aging

Question 25

What are the most common symptoms of testicular torsion?

A) placental abnormalities
B) scrotal pain and swelling
C) twisting of spermatic cord
D) twisting of spinal cord

Question 26

Testicular torsion is the twisting of a testis on its ____________, which can cause severe pain and swelling.

A) spinal cord
B) testicles
C) spermatic cord
D) None of these are correct.

Question 27

Alex, a 20-year-old college 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 28

Which of the following statements is most descriptive of a hydrocele?

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

Testicular torsion affects approximately 1 in 4,000 males and it is most common between the ages of _____________.

A) 12 and 16
B) 50 and 60
C) 18 and 20
D) 25 and 30

Question 31

When a person is diagnosed with testicular torsion, __________ to the testicle, through manipulation of the spermatic cord or surgery, must be made within 4 to 8 hours or permanent damage to the testicle may occur.

A) restoration of blood flow
B) stents to remove the built-up blood
C) injecting vitamin K
D) pharmaceutical agents to reduce blood flow

Question 32

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

A) to increase chances of reaching the ovum and to work together to achieve fertilization through combined enzyme production
B) to stimulate ovulation for future egg production
C) to make up the bulk of the semen
D) to store excess sperm in the female body, facilitating fertility in case sexual contact does not occur before the next cycle

Question 33

Yoshi, whose mother smoked during pregnancy, was born prematurely and had to have surgery for undescended testes when he was 9 months old. What condition is Yoshi most likely diagnosed with?

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

Question 34

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 35

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 36

Which statement regarding male circumcision is TRUE?

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) Many parents believe that leaving the foreskin intact will create a more masculine look.

Question 37

Enrique is 50 years old and has recently developed a painful curvature of his penis making penetration impossible. What would be a likely diagnosis for Enrique?

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

Question 38

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding testicular self-examinations?

A) They are the only early detection system for testicular cancer.
B) The majority of U.S. men surveyed reported doing monthly self-exams.
C) Most lumps that are found during self-exams are benign.
D) Doing the exam in a warm shower helps because the scrotum is relaxed and the testicles hang lower.

Question 39

A man is experiencing a bump in his scrotum. This happened 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 40

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 pressure in his penis.
D) Jay does not masturbate frequently enough to release built-up amounts of semen.

Question 41

Which man would be most at risk for testicular cancer?

A) Austin, age 25, who is White, drinks lots of milk, and uses marijuana daily
B) Jarod, age 44, who is Black, 6'4", and uses marijuana about once a month
C) Jorge, age 15, who is Latino, 5'2", and has a cousin who had testicular cancer
D) Gene, age 71, who is White, lactose intolerant, and smokes cigars

Question 42

Abnormal penile curvature can cause a painful erection, leading to a condition known as __________.

A) Peyronie's disease
B) inguinal hernia
C) hydrocele
D) prostate cancer

Question 43

Causes of priapism are all the following except _____________.

A) spinal cord injuries
B) leukemia
C) sickle cell disease
D) severe scrotal pain

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

Next to skin cancer, what is the most frequent cause of cancer death in men?

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

Question 46

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 47

Which of the following is caused when the intestine pushes through the opening in the abdominal wall?

A) inguinal canal
B) inguinal hernia
C) andropause
D) hydrocele

Question 48

In professional sports, the use of substances such as performance-enhancing drugs is known as _____________.

A) doping
B) andropause
C) adaptation
D) foreplay

Question 49

What best describes 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 50

If treatment is not obtained within 6 hours from the onset of testicular torsion symptoms, what is a likely outcome?

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

Question 51

Priapism causes blood to become trapped in the _____________ of the penis.

A) spermatic cord
B) inguinal canal
C) erectile tissue
D) None of these are correct.

Question 52

The inguinal canal was originally used by the ________ when they descended into the scrotum shortly before birth.

A) sperm
B) ovaries
C) testes
D) zygote

Question 53

What does your text cite as a potential factor for why breast cancer has a higher mortality rate in men than women?

A) Less is known about how to treat breast cancer in men.
B) Men focus more on testicular self-exams than breast self-exams.
C) It is often diagnosed later in men than in women.
D) Men are more likely to develop a more deadly strain of breast cancer.

Question 54

Which man is most likely to develop prostate cancer?

A) John, a 65-year-old Black man
B) Frank, a 55-year-old White man
C) Thao, a 40-year-old Asian man
D) Manny, a 25-year-old Hispanic man

Question 55

Which drug includes substances that are used to improve any activity in humans, especially in competitive and recreational sports?

A) performance-enhancing drugs
B) adaptogens drugs
C) cognitive enhancers drugs
D) anabolic drugs

Question 56

An abnormally prolonged and painful erection that is unrelated to sexual interest or stimulation is known as _____________.

A) hydrocele
B) priapism
C) peyronie's disease
D) inguinal hernia

Question 57

________ are performance-enhancing drugs that have been banned by the International Olympic Committee.

A) Brimonidines
B) Androgels
C) Anabolic-androgenic steroids
D) Narcotic analgesics

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Association approved the first vaccine for _____________.

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

Question 60

Which of the following statements regarding benign prostatic hypertrophy is TRUE?

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 61

Testicular cancer primarily affects __________.

A) men between 40 to 50 years
B) younger men
C) men between 60 to 70 years
D) men older than 80 years

Question 62

Anabolic-androgenic steroids are performance-enhancing drugs that mimic what in the body?

A) estrogens
B) testosterone
C) prolactin
D) progesterone

Question 63

In which type of disease do men develop plaques, which can cause severe erectile pain?

A) Peyronie's disease
B) diarrheal diseases
C) coronary artery disease
D) cancer

Question 64

Men in which age group usually opt for "watchful waiting" treatment for prostate cancer?

A) between 40 to 50 years
B) between 60 to 70 years
C) older than 80 years
D) less than 30 years

Question 65

Which of the following is not a symptom of testicular cancer?

A) pain or a sudden increase in testicular size
B) shortness of breath
C) blood in the urine or semen
D) gynecomastia

Question 66

A ____________ is also used to detect prostate cancer although it is less effective than PSA.

A) digital rectal exam
B) complete blood count (CBC)
C) blood protein test
D) tumor marker test

Question 67

Which of the following is not a treatment for prostate cancer?

A) cryosurgery
B) watchful waiting
C) drug therapy
D) radical prostatectomy

Question 68

Which cancer is uncommon among men, approximately only 1% of male individuals being diagnosed with this cancer?

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

Question 69

Because of anatomical position surrounding the urethra, _________ may block urination.

A) benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
B) anabolic-androgenic steroids
C) prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
D) steroids

Question 70

The penis contains ___________, which carries urine and semen to the outside of the body.

A) a glans
B) ducts
C) the urethra
D) None of above are correct.

Question 71

The root of penis is attached to a number of muscles that help eject ________ and allow men to move the penis slightly when erect.

A) urethra
B) erection
C) semen
D) None of above are correct.

Question 72

A blood test that measures levels of molecules that are overproduced by prostate cancer cells, enabling physicians to identify prostate cancer early __________.

A) prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
B) blood protein testing
C) tumor marker tests
D) complete blood count (CBC) test

Question 73

Which of the following is not a symptom of prostate cancer?

A) blood in the urine or semen
B) lower back, chest, pelvic, or upper thigh pain
C) gynecomastia
D) weakness in the legs or feet

Question 74

A condition in which there is an excessive accumulation of fluid within the tissue surrounding the testicle, which causes a scrotal mass is known as _____________.

A) inguinal canal inflammation
B) priapism
C) inguinal hernia
D) hydrocele

Question 75

Next to breast cancer, what is a rare cancer in men?

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

Question 76

__________ is the common enlargement of the prostate that occurs in most men after about age 50.

A) Narcotic analgesia
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Anabolic-androgenic enhancement
D) Benign prostatic hypertrophy

Question 77

The American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with which cancer in their lifetimes (most of the men who are diagnosed do not die from this cancer)?

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

Question 78

Surgery that uses freezing techniques to destroy part of an organ:

A) radical prostatectomy
B) cryosurgery
C) watchful waiting
D) drug therapy

Question 79

The penis consists of ______ and ______.

A) glans; ducts
B) glans; root
C) urinary organs; glans
D) None of above are correct.

Question 80

Prostate cancer can be detected early through __________.

A) complete blood count (CBC) testing
B) blood protein testing
C) tumor marker tests
D) prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing