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