Quiz 6 Questions

Exact questions and answers from Quiz 6

All are functions of sustentacular cells EXCEPT?

A. Phagocytosis.

B. Form the blood-testis barrier.

C. Produce androgen binding protein.

D. Produce testosterone.

D, produce testosterone

True or false: Leydig cells are muscle-like cells surrounding seminiferous tubules.

False

True or false: In the male sexual response, an erection is under parasympathetic control and ejaculation is under sympathetic control.

True

Which gland contributes the most to the total semen volume?

Seminal vesicles

What is the function of prostaglandins in seminal fluid?

It contracts smooth muscle and increases sperm viability

True or false: Cryptorchidism is a disorder in which the testes fail to descend into the scrotum.

True

True or false: Oogenesis occurs in the ovarian medulla.

False

All are correct about the uterus EXCEPT?

A. It is the pathway for sperm during fertilization.

B. It corresponds to corpora cavernosa of the penis.

C. It is the site of implantation of the ovum

D. It provides nutritional support for the fetus.

E. It provides contractions during birth.

B, It corresponds to corpora cavernosa of the penis

True or false: Mammary glands are modified sweat glands for milk production.

True

True or false: The clinical perineum is the site of an incision called an episiotomy during childbirth.

True

Which layer is the serous layer of the uterus?

Perimetrium

Which of the ducts travels through the prostate gland?

Ejaculatory duct

Which portion of the penis is called the foreskin?

Prepuce

What stem cell begins the process of spermatogenesis?

Spermatogonium

What is the maturation process in which spermatids elongate and shed excess cytoplasm?

Spermiogenesis

The movement of sperm, testicular fluids, and secretions from the prostate gland and seminal vesicle into the urethra is known as?

Emission

What is the main female gonad?

Ovary

Where does fertilization usually occur?

Ampulla of the uterine tube

True or false: During an erection, blood from the testicular arteries fills the vascular spaces of the corpus spongiosum of the penis.

False

Which gland secretes antimicrobial chemicals that inhibit bacterial growth to decrease the risk of infections?

Prostate

True or false: Spermatogonia and primary spermatocytes are diploid, secondary spermatocytes and spermatids are haploid.

True

What is the purpose of secreting fructose and citrate in the male reproductive system?

Nutrients used by sperm to make ATP

True or false: The clitoris is a small structure corresponding to the corpora cavernosa of the penis.

True

True or false: The muscularis of the ductus deferens consists of 2 circular and 1 longitudinal layers of smooth muscle.

False

Which of the following is not part of the male duct system?

A. Epididymis.

B. Ductus deferens.

C. Ejaculatory duct.

D. Urethra.

E. Corpora cavernosa.

Corpora cavernosa