Male Reproductive System HW
What is the function of the seminiferous tubules?
They are the site of sperm manufacture.
The luminal surface of the epithelium in the duct of the epididymis bears long microvilli called
stereocilia
All of the following are located within the spermatic cord except the
superficial inguinal ring.
Which of the following is the primary sex organ in the male?
the testis
The fibrous capsule of the testis, also referred to as "white coat," is referred to as the __________.
tunica albuginea
The function of the pampiniform plexus of veins is to
help cool blood.
The seminal vesicles
are glands that secrete most of the volume of the semen.
Which of the following organs does not contribute secretion(s) during the male sexual response?
corpus cavernosum
The__________ muscles are responsible for elevating the testes.
cremaster
Involuntary contraction of this smooth muscle layer wrinkles and thickens the walls of the scrotum to prevent heat loss.
dartos muscle
Erection is caused by
erectile bodies filling with blood.
Tubules that connect testicular lobules with the efferent ductules of the epididymis.
rete testis