Question 1

The PSA test is used to detect testicular cancer before a lump can be felt.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is cryptorchidism? Explain the potential effect of it when not corrected.

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Cryptorchidism is a condition in which o...

Question 3

The tight junctions of the blood-testes barrier prevent the autoimmune reaction against sperm cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following ducts are not paired?

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A)   Urethra
B)   Ejaculatory duct
C)   Vas deferens
D)   Both A and BE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Sertoli cells form tight junctions that divide the wall of the seminiferous tubule into four compartments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The epididymis is an extension of the tail of the vas deferens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When baby Steven was born, the pediatrician discovered that Steven's left testicle had not descended into the scrotum. If the situation is not corrected soon, might the baby be sterile or impotent, and why or why not?

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The answer of When baby Steven was born, the pediatrician...

Question 8

Each of the following is a duct in the male reproductive system except:

Accepted Answer

A)   vas deferens.
B)   urethra.
C)   epididymis.
D)   inguinal canal.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The testes have two functions: spermatogenesis and the secretion of hormones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The major function of the reproductive system is propagation of the species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following cells contain 46 chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sperm cells
B)   Primary spermatocytes
C)   Secondary spermatocytes
D)   SpermatidsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Describe the structure and function of the sustentacular cells.

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Sustentacular cells, also known as suppo...

Question 13

The main factor determining male fertility is the:

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A)   size of the sperm.
B)   number of sperm ejaculated.
C)   shape of the sperm.
D)   motility of the sperm.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Each testis is encased by a white fibrous capsule called the tunica albuginea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Millions of sperm are required for a man to be considered fertile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Androgenic hormones are masculinizing hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Each testis is divided into 50 or 60 cone-shaped lobules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The greatest percentage of seminal fluid volume is secreted in the seminal vesicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not an effect of testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Promotes excretion of potassium by kidneys
B)   Promotes anabolism of proteins
C)   Promotes growth of skeletal muscles
D)   Promotes lengthening of long bonesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The rete testis is drained by the efferent ductules into the vas deferens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 45: Male Reproductive System

What is cryptorchidism? Explain the potential effect of it when not corrected.

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Which of the following cells contain 46 chromosomes?

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Which of the following is not an effect of testosterone?

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The PSA test is used to detect testicular cancer before a lump can be felt.

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The epididymis is an extension of the tail of the vas deferens.

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Millions of sperm are required for a man to be considered fertile.

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When baby Steven was born, the pediatrician discovered that Steven's left testicle had not descended into the scrotum. If the situation is not corrected soon, might the baby be sterile or impotent, and why or why not?

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Which of the following ducts are not paired?

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The rete testis is drained by the efferent ductules into the vas deferens.

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The greatest percentage of seminal fluid volume is secreted in the seminal vesicles.

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The major function of the reproductive system is propagation of the species.

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The tight junctions of the blood-testes barrier prevent the autoimmune reaction against sperm cells.

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Androgenic hormones are masculinizing hormones.

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Describe the structure and function of the sustentacular cells.

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Sertoli cells form tight junctions that divide the wall of the seminiferous tubule into four compartments.

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The main factor determining male fertility is the:

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Each testis is encased by a white fibrous capsule called the tunica albuginea.

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Each of the following is a duct in the male reproductive system except:

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The testes have two functions: spermatogenesis and the secretion of hormones.

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Each testis is divided into 50 or 60 cone-shaped lobules.

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