male reproductive

Question 1

identify

• Single, highly coiled tube around 4 – 6 meters long, with a body and tail
• Lined by pseudostratified epithelium on a basal lamina with apical stereocilia (long, irregular, non-motile microvilli)
• Secretory cells, phagocytic, capable of peristaltic movements to propel sperm towards ductus deferens

Answer 1

ductus epididymis

Question 2

identify

The prostate gland consists of (?) and (?)

Answer 2

• glandular or epithelial cells
• stromal cells

Question 3

identify

Sperm are produced in the seminiferous tubules at a rate of about (?) per day in the young adult

Answer 3

2 × 108

Question 4

identify

largest sperm cells

[spermatogenic cells]

Answer 4

primary spermatocyte

Question 5

identify

The prostate is surrounded by a (?), from which septa extend and divide the gland into indistinct lobes

Answer 5

fibroelastic capsule

Question 6

identify

the male reproductive system synthesizes hormones like (?), which are pivotal for male physiological development.

Answer 6

testosterone

Question 7

identify

blood-testis barrier, also known as

Answer 7

sertoli cell seminiferous epithelium barrier

Question 8

identify

located in the lumen; the result of spermiogenesis with long flagella

[spermatogenic cells]

Answer 8

spermatozoa

Question 9

identify

Each testes is surrounded by a dense connective tissue capsule; (?) which thickens on the posterior side to form the mediastinum testis

Answer 9

tunica albuginea

Question 10

identify

a long straight tube with a thick, muscular wall and a relatively small lumen, leaves the scrotum and continues toward the prostatic urethra where it empties

Answer 10

ductus (vas) deferens

Question 11

identify

The penis consists of three cylindrical masses of erectile tissue:

Answer 11

• penile urethra (surrounded by skin)
• corpora cavernosa (dorsal)
• corpus spongiosum (surrounds the urethra)

Question 12

identify

the male reproductive components collaborate to (?), (?), and (?) sperm

Answer 12

• produce
• store
• release

Question 13

identify

A unique organ on male that secretes sperm and also contains endocrine cells secreting hormones such as testosterone, which drives male reproductive physiology.

Answer 13

testes

Question 14

identify

• mesothelial sac which covers the anterior surface of each testes
• extension of the peritoneum as it descended into the scrotum

[testes]

Answer 14

tunica vaginalis

Question 15

identify

major energy source for sperm

Answer 15

fructose

Question 16

identify

Extension of the tunica albuginea which penetrates the testes and divides it into 250 compartments or lobules

[testes]

Answer 16

septa

Question 17

identify

Sperm transit through the epididymis typically takes (?) weeks

Answer 17

2-4

Question 18

identify

straight ducts; lined by simple cuboidal epithelium

Answer 18

tubuli recti

Question 19

identify

large nondividing cells

Answer 19

sertoli cells

Question 20

identify

About 70% of the organ’s tissue contains the prostate’s main glands with still longer ducts

Answer 20

peripheral zone

Question 21

identify

Occupies only about 5% of the prostate volume, surrounds the superior portion of the urethra, and contains periurethral mucosal glands

Answer 21

transitional zone

Question 22

identify

Tunica vaginalis consists of an (?) lining the scrotum and an (?)

Answer 22

• outer parietal layer
• inner visceral layer

Question 23

identify

dense connective tissue capsule that forms the mediastinum testis along the posterior surface

[testes]

Answer 23

tunica albuginea

Question 24

identify

Each lobule consists of a number of (?), which are lined by columnar epithelial cells

[cowper’s glands/bulbourethral glands]

Answer 24

acini

Question 25

# identify is a saclike structure containing the testes

Answer 25

scrotum

Question 26

# identify Fluid from seminal vesicles typically makes up about **(?)** of the ejaculate

Answer 26

70%

Question 27

# identify The **(?)** region receives efferent ductules, the **(?)** region facilitates further modifications to sperm cells, and the **(?)** region stores sperm until ejaculation

Answer 27

* head * body * tail

Question 28

# identify It divides the seminiferous epithelium into the basal and the apical (adluminal) compartments

Answer 28

blood-testis barrier

Question 29

# identify a long, highly coiled duct located in the scrotum along the superior and posterior sides of each testis

Answer 29

epididymis

Question 30

# identify Each tubule measures **(?)** in diameter and **(?)** in length. The combined length of the tubules of one testis totals about **(?)** | [seminiferous tubules]

Answer 30

* 150-250 μm * 30-70 cm * 250 m

Question 31

# identify three excretory genital ducts:

Answer 31

* ductus epididymis * ductus (vas) deferens * ejaculatory duct

Question 32

# identify 3-5 mm in diameter, are located in the urogenital diaphragm and empty into the proximal part of the penile urethra

Answer 32

cowper's gland / bulbourethral glands

Question 33

# identify product of first meiotic division; rare in histologic sections because they rapidly undergo 2nd meiotic division | [spermatogenic cells]

Answer 33

secondary spermatocyte

Question 34

# identify * Elongated, branched, pyramidal-shaped cells in the basal lamina * With deep cytoplasmic in foldings which embrace developing spermatogenic cells

Answer 34

sertoli cells

Question 35

# identify the male reproductive includes the:

Answer 35

* testes * genital ducts * accessory glands * penis [TGAP]

Question 36

# identify least differentiated cells, small, round, nearest the basal lamina (MITOSIS) | [spermatogenic cells]

Answer 36

spermatogonium/a

Question 37

# identify anastomosing network in the mediastinum testis

Answer 37

rete testis

Question 38

# identify Each testis has from **(?)** such tubules in its lobules

Answer 38

250 to 1000

Question 39

# identify a general term for small hyaline masses found in the prostate gland, nervous system, lung, and sometimes in other organs of the body

Answer 39

corpora amylacea [latin: starch bodies]

Question 40

# identify the first part of sperm production involves mainly mitosis and meiosis

Answer 40

spermatogenesis

Question 41

# identify * single straight tube with muscular walls ascends within the spermatic cord through the inguinal canal as it joins the seminal vesicle near the prostate * with thick muscular walls capable of powerful peristaltic contractions during ejaculation with an ampulla at the terminal portion with a highly folded mucosa

Answer 41

ductus (vas) deferens

Question 42

# identify consists of sparse connective tissue containing fibroblasts, lymphatics, and blood vessels including fenestrated capillaries

Answer 42

interstitial tissues

Question 43

# identify Germinal epithelium consists of two types of cells

Answer 43

* sertoli cells * spermatogenic cells

Question 44

# identify epididymis is approximately **(?)** meters in length and consists of three regions: **(?),** **(?)**, and **(?)**

Answer 44

* 6 * head * body * tail

Question 45

# identify dividing cells

Answer 45

spermatogenic cells

Question 46

# identify The cells in the seminal vesicles are made up of **(?)**

Answer 46

epithelial cells

Question 47

# identify three intratesticular ducts:

Answer 47

* tubuli recti * rete testis * ductuli efferentes

Question 48

# identify * Plays a role in the maturation, storage, and transport of spermatozoa. * Requires adequate amounts of testosterone for normal function. * With secretory epithelium to provide sperms with nutrients

Answer 48

duct system

Question 49

# identify Allows semen to coagulate after ejaculation

Answer 49

fibrinogen

Question 50

# identify Interstitial cells of Leydig à secretes **(?)** found in between the seminiferous tubules

Answer 50

testosterone

Question 51

# identify During migration from the abdominal cavity, each testis carries with it a serous sac

Answer 51

tunica vaginalis

Question 52

# identify The epididymal duct is surrounded by a thin, circular layer of **(?)**

Answer 52

smooth muscle cells

Question 53

# identify internal structure of testes:

Answer 53

* septa * lobules

Question 54

# identify Both ducts from each testis empty into a common urethra

Answer 54

* intratesticular genital ducts * excretory genital ducts

Question 55

# identify Comprises 25% of the gland’s tissue and contains the periurethral submucosal glands with longer ducts

Answer 55

central zone

Question 56

# identify * Short duct with pseudostratified epithelium * Found at the junction of the ductus deferens and the duct of the seminal vesicle. * Penetrates the prostate and empty into prostatic urethra.

Answer 56

ejaculatory duct

Question 57

# identify Stimulate activity in the female reproductive tract

Answer 57

prostaglandins

Question 58

# identify The excretory genital ducts are those of the:

Answer 58

* epidididymis * ductus (vas) deferens * urethra

Question 59

# identify are exocrine glands in which the production of their viscid, yellowish secretion depends on testosterone

Answer 59

seminal vesicles

Question 60

# identify other name for **ductuli efferentes**

Answer 60

efferent ductules

Question 61

# identify a common surgical method for male contraception, involving a small incision in the scrotal skin near the two ducts of the spermatic cords

Answer 61

vasectomy

Question 62

# identify product of 2nd meiotic division located next to the lumen (undergo spermiogenesis) | [spermatogenic cells]

Answer 62

spermatids

Question 63

# identify Most of the penile urethra is lined with **(?)**

Answer 63

pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 64

# identify Each seminiferous tubule is lined with a complex, specialized stratified epithelium called **(?)**

Answer 64

germinal / spermatogenic epithelium

Question 65

# identify An erection is when your penis becomes hard and enlarged from an increase in blood flow

Answer 65

penile erection

Question 66

# identify are typically ovoid or triangular, euchromatic, and have a prominent nucleolus

Answer 66

sertoli cells

Question 67

# identify Each Sertoli cell supports **(?)** developing germ cells

Answer 67

30-50

Question 68

# identify Sertoli cells were named after **(?)**

Answer 68

Enrico Sertoli

Question 69

# identify Includes 1 – 4 seminiferous tubules (exocrine) with discrete clumps of Leydig’s cells | [testes]

Answer 69

lobules

Question 70

# identify located just below the bladder in men and surrounds the top portion of the tube that drains urine from the bladder (urethra)

Answer 70

prostate gland

Question 71

# identify external coverings of testes:

Answer 71

* tunica vaginalis * tunica albuginea