N1102 Ch27 - Male Reproductive System questions
with correct answers
the reproductive system is not active until Correct Answer-puberty
requirements for successful reproduction Correct Answer-1. formation
of gametes
2. bringing together M and F gametes (intercourse)
3. fertilization: the combination of M and F genetic material. forms
zygotes
4. support for the fetus during gestation
testes Correct Answer-Male gonads that lie within the scrotum and
produce sperm
how many lobes do testes have Correct Answer-2
where is sperm created within the testes? Correct Answer-seminiferous
tubules
the seminiferous tubules join to form Correct Answer-straight tubules
sperm travels Correct Answer-tubules until it reaches the epididymis
where is sperm stored until emasculation? Correct Answer-epididymis
, how are the testes supplied? Correct Answer-the autonomic nervous
system (rich blood supply)
what encloses the arteries, veins, nerve fibers, and lymphatics in the
testes? Correct Answer-spermatic cord
scrotum Correct Answer-External sac that contains the testes
temperature of the scrotum Correct Answer-3°C lower than the rest of
the body. This is necessary for sperm production (too hot can kill sperm)
how is the scrotum affected by temperature changes? Correct Answer-
when cold, the testes are pulled closer to the body wall by muscles. The
skin wrinkles to decrease the surface area
penis Correct Answer-male sex organ that delivers sperm into the female
reproductive tract
external male genitalia Correct Answer-penis and scrotum
the penis consists of Correct Answer-the root, body, and glans penis
skin covering the penis Correct Answer-prepuce (foreskin)
with correct answers
the reproductive system is not active until Correct Answer-puberty
requirements for successful reproduction Correct Answer-1. formation
of gametes
2. bringing together M and F gametes (intercourse)
3. fertilization: the combination of M and F genetic material. forms
zygotes
4. support for the fetus during gestation
testes Correct Answer-Male gonads that lie within the scrotum and
produce sperm
how many lobes do testes have Correct Answer-2
where is sperm created within the testes? Correct Answer-seminiferous
tubules
the seminiferous tubules join to form Correct Answer-straight tubules
sperm travels Correct Answer-tubules until it reaches the epididymis
where is sperm stored until emasculation? Correct Answer-epididymis
, how are the testes supplied? Correct Answer-the autonomic nervous
system (rich blood supply)
what encloses the arteries, veins, nerve fibers, and lymphatics in the
testes? Correct Answer-spermatic cord
scrotum Correct Answer-External sac that contains the testes
temperature of the scrotum Correct Answer-3°C lower than the rest of
the body. This is necessary for sperm production (too hot can kill sperm)
how is the scrotum affected by temperature changes? Correct Answer-
when cold, the testes are pulled closer to the body wall by muscles. The
skin wrinkles to decrease the surface area
penis Correct Answer-male sex organ that delivers sperm into the female
reproductive tract
external male genitalia Correct Answer-penis and scrotum
the penis consists of Correct Answer-the root, body, and glans penis
skin covering the penis Correct Answer-prepuce (foreskin)
