Chapter 27 (Reproductive System)

Question 1

glands that secrete a lubricating mucus that cleans and lubricates the urethra prior to and during ejaculation

Answer 1

Bulbourethral gland

Question 2

either of two columns of erectile tissue in the penis that fill with blood during an erection

Answer 2

Corpus cavernosum

Question 3

column of erectile tissue in the penis that fills with blood during an erection and surrounds the penile urethra on the ventral portion of the penis

Answer 3

Corpus spongiosum

Question 4

duct that transports sperm from the epididymis through the spermatic cord and into the ejaculatory duct

Answer 4

Ductus deferens

Question 5

duct that connects the ampulla of the ductus deferens with the duct of the seminal vesicle at the prostatic urethra

Answer 5

Ejaculatory duct

Question 6

coiled tubular structure in which sperm start to mature and are stored until ejaculation

Answer 6

Epididymis

Question 7

haploid reproductive cell that contributes genetic material to form an offspring

Answer 7

Gamete

Question 8

bulbous end of the penis that contains a large number of nerve endings

Answer 8

Glans penis

Question 9

opening in abdominal wall that connects the testes to the abdominal cavity

Answer 9

Inguinal canal

Question 10

cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testes that produce testosterone; a type of interstitial cell

Answer 10

Leydig cells

Question 11

male organ of copulation

Answer 11

Penis

Question 12

flap of skin that forms a collar around, and thus protects and lubricates, the glans penis; also referred as the foreskin

Answer 12

Prepuce

Question 13

doughnut-shaped gland at the base of the bladder surrounding the urethra and contributing fluid to semen during ejaculation

Answer 13

Prostate gland

Question 14

external pouch of skin and muscle that houses the testes

Answer 14

Scrotum

Question 15

ejaculatory fluid composed of sperm and secretions from the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands

Answer 15

Semen

Question 16

gland that produces seminal fluid, which contributes to semen

Answer 16

Seminal vesicle

Question 17

tube structures within the testes where spermatogenesis occurs

Answer 17

Seminiferous tubules

Question 18

cells that support germ cells through the process of spermatogenesis; a type of sustentacular cell

Answer 18

Sertoli cells

Question 19

bundle of nerves and blood vessels that supplies the testes; contains ductus deferens

Answer 19

Spermatic cord

Question 20

diploid precursor cells that become sperm

Answer 20

Spermatogonia

Question 21

Male gonads

Answer 21

Testes

Question 22

Muscles that raise the testes in order to increase or decrease heat loss

Answer 22

Cremaster and dartos muscles

Question 23

Penis bone

Answer 23

Baculum

Question 24

abnormal growth of the prostate

Answer 24

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 25

Outline the hormonal pathway that controls the formation and release of testosterone in the Leydig cells

Answer 25

Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, Leydig cells

Question 26

Hormone that triggers ovulation and development of the corpus luteum in females

Answer 26

Luteinizing hormone

Question 27

Hormone that stimulates Leydig cell production of testosterone in males

Answer 27

Luteinizing hormone

Question 28

Hormone that stimulates the production of FSH and LH

Answer 28

GnRH

Question 29

Hormone that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary before the release of an egg from one follicle at ovulation in females

Answer 29

Follicle stimulating hormone

Question 30

Hormone that stimulates Sertoli cells to make sperm

Answer 30

Follicle stimulating hormone