Feedback True or False Quiz

Please answer all questions. The numbers at the end of each question refer to the textbook page where the question topic is discussed.

1		The reproductive system is unique because of its latent development under hormonal control. (698)
			A)	True
			B)	False
2		The gonads of both the male and female are gamete-production sites. (698)
			A)	True
			B)	False
3		The accessory glands of the male reproductive system include the seminal vesicles, prostate, and the glans penis. (698)
			A)	True
			B)	False
4		The cremaster muscle is skeletal muscle that contracts both voluntarily and involuntarily. (700)
			A)	True
			B)	False
5		The perineal raphe is the organ that contains the nerves, genital tube, and vessels that serve the testis. (700)
			A)	True
			B)	False
6		The tunica vaginalis and tunica albuginea are layers of the scrotum that encapsulate the testes. (702)
			A)	True
			B)	False
7		Sperm within the rete testis are undergoing maturation. (703)
			A)	True
			B)	False
8		The primary cause of male infertility is a varicocele of the testicular vein.(703)
			A)	True
			B)	False
9		The anabolic effects of androgens include protein synthesis, growth of bones, and erythropoiesis. (703)
			A)	True
			B)	False
10		Meiosis is the only type of cell division that occurs in the testes. (704)
			A)	True
			B)	False
11		One primary spermatocyte produces two spermatids. (704)
			A)	True
			B)	False
12		The ductus deferens is a fibromuscular tube about 22 cm (9 in) long that extends from the testis to the ejaculatory duct. (707)
			A)	True
			B)	False
13		The ejaculatory ducts store spermatozoa and additives to produce seminal fluid prior to ejaculation. (708)
			A)	True
			B)	False
14		Semen consists of spermatozoa from the testes and additives from the accessory glands. (714)
			A)	True
			B)	False
15		The discharge from the seminal vesicles makes up about 60% of the volume of semen. (714)
			A)	True
			B)	False
16		The prostate not only secretes additives in the production of semen, but it also contains smooth muscles that contract to provide part of the propulsive force of an ejaculation. (708)
			A)	True
			B)	False
17		Bulbourethral glands secrete fluids that contain nutrients and prostaglandins. (709)
			A)	True
			B)	False
18		The membranous urethra is the longest portion of the urethra. (709)
			A)	True
			B)	False
19		The glans penis is the cone-shaped terminal portion of the penis that is formed from the expanded corpus spongiosum. (711)
			A)	True
			B)	False
20		Smegma is a bacterial disease of the glans penis. (711)
			A)	True
			B)	False
21		Removal of the prepuce through circumcision permanently exposes the glans penis. (711)
			A)	True
			B)	False
22		Sympathetic stimulation of the arteries within the penis causes engorgement of the erectile tissue as arteriole flow increases and venous drainage decreases. (712)
			A)	True
			B)	False
23		Fluid from the bulbourethral gland is usually discharged before penetration into the vagina and serves to lubricate the urethra and the glans penis. (709)
			A)	True
			B)	False
24		Ejaculation is the expulsion of semen through the ductus deferentia and urethra of the erect penis. (712)
			A)	True
			B)	False
25		Genetic sex determines whether the gonads will be testes or ovaries. (716)
			A)	True
			B)	False
26		The external genitalia of the male are completely formed by the end of the embryonic stage of development. (716)
			A)	True
			B)	False
27		The descent of the testes has generally been completed by the tenth week of development. (716)
			A)	True
			B)	False
28		People affected with Turner's syndrome have 47 chromosomes because of an extra X chromosome. (715)
			A)	True
			B)	False
29		Infertility refers to the inability of a male to sustain an erection for a sufficient time to have an ejaculation. (715)
			A)	True
			B)	False
30		It is only during the primary stage that syphilis can be spread to a sexual partner. (721)
			A)	True
			B)	False
31		Prostatic carcinoma is the second leading cause of death from cancer in males in the United States. (722)
			A)	TRUE
			B)	FALSE
32		A hydrocele is an infection of the testes. (722)
			A)	True
			B)	False