#1
Which structure produces sperm cells in the male reproductive system?
Testes
ExplanationTestes are responsible for sperm production in the male reproductive system.
#2
Where do sperm mature and become capable of fertilization?
Epididymis
ExplanationSperm mature and become capable of fertilization in the epididymis.
#3
What is the primary function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
Produce semen
ExplanationThe prostate gland produces a significant portion of semen in the male reproductive system.
#4
Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for producing a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm?
Seminal vesicles
ExplanationSeminal vesicles produce a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm in the male reproductive system.
#5
Which part of the male reproductive system stores sperm and allows them to mature before entering the vas deferens?
Epididymis
ExplanationThe epididymis stores sperm and allows them to mature before entering the vas deferens.
#6
What is the tube that carries sperm from the testes to the urethra?
Vas deferens
ExplanationThe vas deferens transports sperm from the testes to the urethra.
#7
Which condition is characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
ExplanationBPH is the enlargement of the prostate gland, leading to urinary symptoms.
#8
What is the function of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?
Produce semen
ExplanationSeminal vesicles produce semen, contributing to the fluid ejaculated during ejaculation.
#9
Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the male reproductive system?
Gonorrhea
ExplanationGonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the male reproductive system, causing various symptoms.
#10
Which structure is responsible for the transport of both sperm and urine out of the body through the penis?
Urethra
ExplanationThe urethra is responsible for transporting both sperm and urine out of the body through the penis.
#11
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis?
Circumcision
ExplanationCircumcision involves the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis.
#12
Which procedure involves the cutting and sealing of the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the semen?
Vasectomy
ExplanationVasectomy is a procedure that cuts and seals the vas deferens to prevent sperm release during ejaculation.
#13
What is the term for the twisting of the spermatic cord, cutting off the blood supply to the testicle?
Testicular torsion
ExplanationTesticular torsion is the twisting of the spermatic cord, leading to a loss of blood supply to the testicle.
#14
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the production of sperm in the testes?
Testosterone
ExplanationTestosterone stimulates the production of sperm in the testes.
#15
Which sexually transmitted infection can lead to the development of genital warts and an increased risk of certain cancers in men?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
ExplanationHPV is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to genital warts and an increased cancer risk in men.