Male reproductive system

Question 1

In men, _______ develop within the ________ of each testis

Answer 1

spermatozoa; seminiferous tubules

Question 2

the interstitial cells between the seminiferous tubules produce

Answer 2

testosterone

Question 3

testosterone (male hormones) influences

Answer 3

sperm cell development and also produces male secondary sex characteristics such as increased facial hair as well as voice deepening

Question 4

once produced, the sperm are matured and stored in the

Answer 4

epididymis of each testis

Question 5

during ejaculation, the pathway for sperm includes:

Answer 5

the vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra

Question 6

along the pathway are glands that produce the

Answer 6

transport medium or semen

Question 7

the glands include:

Answer 7

seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral (Cowper’s) gland

Question 8

Testicular activity is under the control of 2 anterior pituitary hormones:

Answer 8

LH and FSH

Question 9

FSH regulates

Answer 9

sperm production

Question 10

stimulates hormone (ICSH) or LH stimulating interstitial cells to produce testosterone

Answer 10

interstitial cells