Question 1

The golf-ball sized structure found inferior to the urinary bladder,and surrounding the most proximal portion of the urethra,is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   seminal vesicle
B)   urethra
C)   bulbourethral gland
D)   prostate
E)   ejaculatory ductF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The __________ has/have no androgen receptors and do/does not respond to it.

Accepted Answer

A)   germ cells
B)   muscular tissue
C)   nurse cells
D)   hypothalamus
E)   pituitary glandF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

The deep region of the penis,surrounding the urethra,that engorges with blood during an erection is known as the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   epididymis
B)   corpus spongiosum
C)   corpus cavernosum
D)   scrotum
E)   ductus (vas) deferensF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following are not found in or around the seminiferous tubules?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interstitial cells
B)   Germ cells
C)   Nurse cells
D)   Spermatids
E)   Corpus cavernosum cellsF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

__________ stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) ;LH
B)   Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) ;androgen-binding protein (ABP) 
C)   Luteinizing hormone (LH) ;androgen-binding protein (ABP) 
D)   Luteinizing hormone (LH) ;testosterone
E)   Luteinizing hormone (LH) ;estrogenF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Which hormone suppresses spermatogenesis without affecting testosterone secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
B)   Testosterone itself
C)   Inhibin
D)   Luteinizing hormone (LH) 
E)   Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 7

The countercurrent heat exchanger that prevents arterial blood from overheating the testes is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rete testis
B)   epididymis
C)   pampiniform plexus of veins
D)   blood-testis barrier
E)   scrotal portal systemF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Sildenafil (Viagra) prolongs erection by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   activating nitric oxide (NO) production
B)   inactivating guanylate cyclase
C)   stimulating production of cGMP
D)   inhibiting degradation of cGMP
E)   inhibiting nitric oxide (NO) productionF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The penis is homologous to the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   labia minora
B)   mons pubis
C)   urethra
D)   vagina
E)   clitorisF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Exam 27: The Male Reproductive System

The countercurrent heat exchanger that prevents arterial blood from overheating the testes is the __________.

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The deep region of the penis,surrounding the urethra,that engorges with blood during an erection is known as the ___________.

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Which of the following are not found in or around the seminiferous tubules?

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Sildenafil (Viagra) prolongs erection by __________.

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The golf-ball sized structure found inferior to the urinary bladder,and surrounding the most proximal portion of the urethra,is called the __________.

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The penis is homologous to the __________.

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stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete .

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Which hormone suppresses spermatogenesis without affecting testosterone secretion?

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The __________ has/have no androgen receptors and do/does not respond to it.

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Exam 27: The Male Reproductive System

The countercurrent heat exchanger that prevents arterial blood from overheating the testes is the __________.

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The deep region of the penis,surrounding the urethra,that engorges with blood during an erection is known as the ___________.

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Which of the following are not found in or around the seminiferous tubules?

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Sildenafil (Viagra) prolongs erection by __________.

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The golf-ball sized structure found inferior to the urinary bladder,and surrounding the most proximal portion of the urethra,is called the __________.

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The penis is homologous to the __________.

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__________ stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete __________.

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Which hormone suppresses spermatogenesis without affecting testosterone secretion?

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The __________ has/have no androgen receptors and do/does not respond to it.

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stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete .

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