Portage Learning Medical Terminology Module
7 Problem Set Q&A
Describe the contents of the scrotum and explain why the scrotum is outside of the abdominal cavity. -
CORRECT ANSWER The scrotum contains two testes with the epididymis. The scrotum hangs outside
of the body to control the temperature within the scrotum. Sperm are not viable at body temperature
and need to be at a lower temperature.
Fill in the blank: The ____ are the cells within the testes that produce sperm - CORRECT ANSWER
seminiferous tubules
Describe the three columns of the penis. Which column contains the urethra? What is another name for
the head of the penis? - CORRECT ANSWER The penis contains two columns, called corpora
cavernosa penis, and the third column, called the corpus spongiosum. The corpus spongiosum contains
the urethra. The head of the penis is also called the glans penis
, List the path of sperm from where it is formed to outside the body, including the three sections of the
urethra. - CORRECT ANSWER Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, and then the
urethra. The three sections of the urethra are the prostatic urethra, the membranous urethra, and the
penile urethra
Describe the various structures that add to the seminal fluid prior to ejaculation. - CORRECT ANSWER
The seminal vesicles secrete fluid that becomes part of the seminal fluid. The bulbourethral gland and
the prostate gland secrete mucus and fluid that also become part of the seminal fluid
Fill in the blank: The _(A)_ is the skin folds that cover the glans penis. It may be removed by a procedure
called _(B)_. - CORRECT ANSWER A) foreskin
B) circumcision
Fill in the blank: The _(A)_ are the primary female sex organs. They produce both _(B)_, the female sex
cell, and _(C)_ and _(D)_, the female sex hormones. - CORRECT ANSWER A) ovaries
B) the ova
C) estrogen
D) progesterone
Describe the sections of the uterus, the layers of the uterus, and the function of the uterus. - CORRECT
ANSWER The sections of the uterus are the fundus, the body, and the cervix. The layers of the uterus
are the endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium. The function of the uterus is to house the
developing fetus during pregnancy. It also functions to contract during childbirth to push the newborn
out of the uterus.
7 Problem Set Q&A
Describe the contents of the scrotum and explain why the scrotum is outside of the abdominal cavity. -
CORRECT ANSWER The scrotum contains two testes with the epididymis. The scrotum hangs outside
of the body to control the temperature within the scrotum. Sperm are not viable at body temperature
and need to be at a lower temperature.
Fill in the blank: The ____ are the cells within the testes that produce sperm - CORRECT ANSWER
seminiferous tubules
Describe the three columns of the penis. Which column contains the urethra? What is another name for
the head of the penis? - CORRECT ANSWER The penis contains two columns, called corpora
cavernosa penis, and the third column, called the corpus spongiosum. The corpus spongiosum contains
the urethra. The head of the penis is also called the glans penis
, List the path of sperm from where it is formed to outside the body, including the three sections of the
urethra. - CORRECT ANSWER Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, and then the
urethra. The three sections of the urethra are the prostatic urethra, the membranous urethra, and the
penile urethra
Describe the various structures that add to the seminal fluid prior to ejaculation. - CORRECT ANSWER
The seminal vesicles secrete fluid that becomes part of the seminal fluid. The bulbourethral gland and
the prostate gland secrete mucus and fluid that also become part of the seminal fluid
Fill in the blank: The _(A)_ is the skin folds that cover the glans penis. It may be removed by a procedure
called _(B)_. - CORRECT ANSWER A) foreskin
B) circumcision
Fill in the blank: The _(A)_ are the primary female sex organs. They produce both _(B)_, the female sex
cell, and _(C)_ and _(D)_, the female sex hormones. - CORRECT ANSWER A) ovaries
B) the ova
C) estrogen
D) progesterone
Describe the sections of the uterus, the layers of the uterus, and the function of the uterus. - CORRECT
ANSWER The sections of the uterus are the fundus, the body, and the cervix. The layers of the uterus
are the endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium. The function of the uterus is to house the
developing fetus during pregnancy. It also functions to contract during childbirth to push the newborn
out of the uterus.
