Male Reproductive System: Anatomy and Function - Histology Quiz

Question 1

What is the primary function of the seminiferous tubules?

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Produce sperm cells

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Store sperm cells

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Secrete testosterone

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Filter waste products

Question 2

Spermatogenesis, the production of sperm, occurs in which structure?

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Seminiferous tubules

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Tubules of epididymis

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Ducts of vas deferens

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Prostate gland

Question 3

Which hormone plays a primary role in stimulating testosterone production in males?

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LH (Luteinizing hormone)

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FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone)

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GnRH (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone)

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Prolactin

Question 4

What is the epididymis's primary function?

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Sperm storage and maturation

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Sperm production

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Hormone secretion

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Urinary excretion

Question 5

The erectile tissue filling the penis's corpora cavernosa is called:

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Trabeculae

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Tunica albuginea

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Corpus spongiosum

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Glans penis

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a function of the prostate gland?

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Storage of sperm

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Production of seminal fluid components

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Neutralization of vaginal acidity

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Contraction during ejaculation

Question 7

The histological appearance of a seminiferous tubule is characterized by:

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Cuboidal epithelium with central lumen

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Stratified squamous epithelium with basal lamina

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Columnar epithelium with goblet cells

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Pseudostratified epithelium with cilia

Question 8

Which seminiferous tubule cell type produces sperm?

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Spermatogonia

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Sertoli cells

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Leydig cells

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Endothelial cells

Question 9

The hormone that promotes the development of male sexual characteristics is:

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Testosterone

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Oxytocin

Question 10

What is the primary role of the seminiferous tubules in the male reproductive system?

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To produce and nurture developing spermatozoa

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To store mature spermatozoa

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To transport spermatozoa

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To generate testosterone

Question 11

Which anatomical structure provides the environment necessary for spermatozoa to gain the ability to fertilize an egg?

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Epididymis

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Vas deferens

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Ejaculatory ducts

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Prostate gland

Question 12

What is the primary function attributed to Leydig cells?

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Secretion of testosterone

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Production of spermatozoa

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Transportation of spermatozoa

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Provision of nourishment to spermatozoa

Question 13

Which glandular structure secretes an alkaline solution that counteracts the acidic vaginal environment?

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Prostate gland

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Seminal vesicles

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Cowper's glands

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Epididymis

Question 14

What is the primary function of the vas deferens?

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Transportation of spermatozoa

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Production of spermatozoa

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Storage of spermatozoa

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Synthesis of seminal fluid

Question 15

What is the term for the process by which mature spermatozoa are released from the seminiferous tubules?

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Spermiation

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Spermatogenesis

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Spermiogenesis

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Ejaculation

Question 16

What is the main function of the rete testis?

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Establishment of connections between seminiferous tubules and the epididymis

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Storage of mature spermatozoa

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Contribution to the formation of seminiferous tubules

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Synthesis of testosterone

Question 17

Which sequence accurately represents the progression of events during spermatogenesis in the seminiferous tubules of the testes?

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Spermatogonia → Primary spermatocyte → Secondary spermatocyte → Spermatid → Sperm

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Sperm → Spermatogonia → Primary spermatocyte → Secondary spermatocyte → Spermatid

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Spermatid → Secondary spermatocyte → Primary spermatocyte → Spermatogonia → Sperm

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Primary spermatocyte → Spermatogonia → Secondary spermatocyte → Spermatid → Sperm

Question 18

Which cell type in the testes is directly responsible for supporting and nourishing developing sperm cells?

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Sertoli cells

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Myoid cells

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Fibroblasts

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Leydig cells

Question 19

In which anatomical structure does the final maturation of sperm cells occur?

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Epididymis

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Seminal vesicles

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Testis

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Vas deferens

Question 20

Which hormone is the primary regulator of testosterone production in the testes?

Accepted Answer

LH (luteinizing hormone)

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FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)

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GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone)

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Prolactin

Question 21

What is the primary function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?

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Transporting sperm from the epididymis to the urethra during ejaculation

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Storing sperm

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Producing sperm

Question 22

Which of the following components is NOT typically found in seminal fluid?

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Erythrocytes (red blood cells)

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Prostaglandins

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Semenogelin

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Fructose

Question 23

What is the primary function of the glans penis?

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To protect the glans penis and enhance sexual arousal

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To store sperm

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To secrete seminal fluid

Question 24

Which of the following conditions is a common cause of male infertility?

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Varicocele

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Polycystic ovary syndrome

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Premature menopause

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Uterine fibroids

Question 25

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the testes?

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Orchiectomy

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Vasectomy

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Hysterectomy

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Prostatectomy

Question 26

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause inflammation of the epididymis?

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Chlamydia

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Human papillomavirus (HPV)

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Hepatitis B

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Candidiasis