Male Reproductive System Structure and Function: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the testes?

Accepted Answer

Regulation of body temperature

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Production of sperm

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Production of testosterone

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Storage of sperm

Question 2

The structure where sperm are stored and undergo maturation is the:

Accepted Answer

Epididymis

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Vas deferens

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Seminal vesicles

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Prostate gland

Question 3

The male organ that is responsible for both urination and ejaculation is the:

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Penis

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Testicles

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Vas deferens

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Epididymis

Question 4

The hormone that is primarily responsible for stimulating the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics is:

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Testosterone

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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FSH

Question 5

The process by which sperm are expelled from the testes is called:

Accepted Answer

Ejaculation

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Spermatogenesis

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Spermiogenesis

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Emission

Question 6

The surgical procedure that is commonly used to treat prostate cancer is:

Accepted Answer

Prostatectomy

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Vasectomy

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Circumcision

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Orchiectomy

Question 7

Which of the following structures does **not** belong to the male reproductive system?

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Uterus

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Testes

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Epididymides

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Seminal vesicles

Question 8

What is the main function of the seminiferous tubules?

Accepted Answer

Production of sperm

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Secretion of seminal fluid

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Storage of sperm

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Regulation of testosterone production

Question 9

Which structure stores and matures sperm prior to ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

Epididymis

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Vas deferens

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Seminal vesicles

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Prostate gland

Question 10

What is the primary function of the seminal vesicles?

Accepted Answer

Production of seminal fluid

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Transport of sperm

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Storage of urine

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Regulation of testosterone levels

Question 11

What is the erectile tissue within the penis called?

Accepted Answer

Corpus cavernosum

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Glans penis

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Scrotum

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Urethra

Question 12

Which hormone is responsible for the development and maintenance of the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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LH

Question 13

Describe the pathway of sperm during ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

Seminiferous tubules -> Epididymis -> Vas deferens -> Seminal vesicles -> Urethra

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Testes -> Vas deferens -> Prostate gland -> Seminal vesicles -> Epididymis

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Urethra -> Vas deferens -> Seminal vesicles -> Prostate gland -> Epididymis

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Epididymis -> Seminal vesicles -> Prostate gland -> Vas deferens -> Urethra

Question 14

Which of the following is a potential cause of male infertility?

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Varicocele

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Erectile dysfunction

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Uterine fibroids

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Ovarian cysts

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of circumcision?

Accepted Answer

Removal of excess foreskin

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Prevention of sexually transmitted infections

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Improvement of sexual performance

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Treatment of urinary incontinence

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the testes?

Accepted Answer

Producing seminal fluid

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Producing sperm

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Producing testosterone

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Storing sperm

Question 17

After being produced in the testes, where are sperm stored for maturation and development?

Accepted Answer

Epididymides

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Seminal vesicles

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Vas deferens

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Prostate gland

Question 18

What is the correct sequence of sperm transport through the male reproductive system?

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Testes → Epididymides → Vas deferens → Seminal vesicles → Prostate gland → Penis

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Epididymides → Testes → Vas deferens → Seminal vesicles → Prostate gland → Penis

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Testes → Epididymides → Prostate gland → Seminal vesicles → Vas deferens → Penis

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Epididymides → Vas deferens → Testes → Seminal vesicles → Prostate gland → Penis

Question 19

Which component of the penis is responsible for achieving and maintaining an erection?

Accepted Answer

Corpora cavernosa

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Glans penis

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Urethra

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Prepuce

Question 20

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of the male reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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FSH

Question 21

Which condition is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis

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Epididymitis

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Orchitis

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Urethritis

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a disorder that specifically affects the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

Epididymitis

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Prostate cancer

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Prostatitis

Question 23

Which hormonal pathway primarily regulates the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Hypothalamus-pituitary-testes

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Pituitary-testes-seminal vesicles

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Hypothalamus-adrenal glands-prostate gland

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Testes-seminal vesicles-prostate gland

Question 24

What is the main function of the seminal vesicles?

Accepted Answer

Store and nourish sperm

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Produce sperm

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Filter toxins from urine

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Produce testosterone

Question 25

Which of the following structures is responsible for producing testosterone?

Accepted Answer

Testes

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Seminal vesicles

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Epididymis

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Prostate gland

Question 26

What is the primary function of the epididymis?

Accepted Answer

Maturation and storage of sperm

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Production of testosterone

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Secretion of seminal fluid

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Transport of sperm to the urethra

Question 27

Which structure carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct?

Accepted Answer

Vas deferens

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Seminal vesicle

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Prostate gland

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Urethra

Question 28

The seminal vesicles contribute which of the following to seminal fluid?

Accepted Answer

Fructose and prostaglandins

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Citric acid and enzymes

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Testosterone

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Sperm

Question 29

Which gland produces a milky, slightly acidic fluid that contributes to semen?

Accepted Answer

Prostate gland

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Bulbourethral gland

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Testes

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Seminal vesicle

Question 30

The urethra serves as a passage for both urine and:

Accepted Answer

Semen

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Hormones

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Blood

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Ovum

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a component of the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries

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Epididymis

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Scrotum

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Penis

Question 32

A patient presents with difficulty achieving an erection. Which structure is likely affected?

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Penis

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Prostate gland

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Seminal vesicles

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Testes

Question 33

The scrotum's primary function is to:

Accepted Answer

Regulate testicular temperature

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Store sperm

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Transport sperm

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Produce testosterone

Question 34

A vasectomy involves cutting and sealing which structure?

Accepted Answer

Vas deferens

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Epididymis

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Urethra

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Seminal vesicle

Question 35

Which structure in the male reproductive system stores spermatozoa after they leave the testes?

Accepted Answer

Epididymides

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Seminal vesicles

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Prostate gland

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Vas deferens

Question 36

What is the primary function of the seminal vesicles?

Accepted Answer

Produce fructose for energy supply to spermatozoa

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Regulate pH of semen

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Store spermatozoa

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Secrete prostaglandins

Question 37

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of male reproductive structures and secondary sexual characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

Question 38

What is the name of the structure that transports spermatozoa from the epididymides to the urethra?

Accepted Answer

Vas deferens

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Seminal vesicles

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Prostate gland

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Ejaculatory duct

Question 39

Which gland contributes to the alkaline composition of semen?

Accepted Answer

Prostate gland

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Seminal vesicles

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Cowper's glands

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Epididymides

Question 40

What is the function of the tunica albuginea?

Accepted Answer

Provide structural support to the testes

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Transport spermatozoa

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Secrete testosterone

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Produce spermatozoa

Question 41

Which cells in the testes are responsible for the production of spermatozoa?

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Sertoli cells

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Interstitial cells

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Leydig cells

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Spermatogonia

Question 42

What is the name of the process by which spermatozoa are released from the seminiferous tubules?

Accepted Answer

Spermiation

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Oogenesis

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Spermatogenesis

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Fertilization

Question 43

Which structure is responsible for the erection of the penis?

Accepted Answer

Corpora cavernosa

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Corpus spongiosum

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Tunica albuginea

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Glans penis