Anatomy test on the male urogenital apparatus

Evaluate your knowledge of the male urogenital system anatomy. The test assesses the topography, internal structure, blood supply of organs, and the vas deferens.

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1. Where are spermatozoa produced?

Straight seminiferous tubules

Spermatogenesis occurs in the walls of the convoluted seminiferous tubules of the testis.
Rete testis

Spermatogenesis occurs in the walls of the convoluted seminiferous tubules of the testis.
Convoluted seminiferous tubules

Spermatogenesis occurs in the walls of the convoluted seminiferous tubules of the testis.
Efferent ductules of the testis

Spermatogenesis occurs in the walls of the convoluted seminiferous tubules of the testis.
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Spermatogenesis occurs in the walls of the convoluted seminiferous tubules of the testis.

2. What structure forms the ejaculatory duct?

Fusion of vas deferens and prostatic utricle

The ejaculatory duct is formed by the fusion of the excretory duct of the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens.
Fusion of the seminal vesicle duct and the ampulla of the vas deferens

The ejaculatory duct is formed by the fusion of the excretory duct of the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens.
Fusion of the bulbourethral glands and the urethra

The ejaculatory duct is formed by the fusion of the excretory duct of the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens.
Fusion of efferent ductules of the testis and the epididymal duct

The ejaculatory duct is formed by the fusion of the excretory duct of the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens.
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The ejaculatory duct is formed by the fusion of the excretory duct of the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens.

3. What layer of the testis is an extension of the transversalis fascia of the abdomen?

Internal spermatic fascia

The internal spermatic fascia (fascia spermatica interna) forms from the transversalis fascia of the abdomen during the descent of the testis.
External spermatic fascia

The internal spermatic fascia (fascia spermatica interna) forms from the transversalis fascia of the abdomen during the descent of the testis.
Tunica dartos

The internal spermatic fascia (fascia spermatica interna) forms from the transversalis fascia of the abdomen during the descent of the testis.
Tunica vaginalis

The internal spermatic fascia (fascia spermatica interna) forms from the transversalis fascia of the abdomen during the descent of the testis.
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The internal spermatic fascia (fascia spermatica interna) forms from the transversalis fascia of the abdomen during the descent of the testis.

4. Which part of the male urethra is the narrowest?

Spongy

The membranous part (pars membranacea) of the urethra is the narrowest and least dilatable section.
Fossa navicularis

The membranous part (pars membranacea) of the urethra is the narrowest and least dilatable section.
Prostatic

The membranous part (pars membranacea) of the urethra is the narrowest and least dilatable section.
Membranous

The membranous part (pars membranacea) of the urethra is the narrowest and least dilatable section.
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The membranous part (pars membranacea) of the urethra is the narrowest and least dilatable section.

5. Where do the ducts of the bulbourethral glands open?

Into the prostatic part

The excretory ducts of the bulbourethral glands open into the initial section of the spongy part of the male urethra.
Into the membranous part

The excretory ducts of the bulbourethral glands open into the initial section of the spongy part of the male urethra.
Into the spongy part

The excretory ducts of the bulbourethral glands open into the initial section of the spongy part of the male urethra.
Into the neck of the urinary bladder

The excretory ducts of the bulbourethral glands open into the initial section of the spongy part of the male urethra.
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The excretory ducts of the bulbourethral glands open into the initial section of the spongy part of the male urethra.

6. What structure passes within the thickness of the prostate gland?

Prostatic part of urethra and ejaculatory ducts

Through the parenchyma of the prostate gland pass the prostatic part of the urethra and the ejaculatory ducts.
Ductus deferens

Through the parenchyma of the prostate gland pass the prostatic part of the urethra and the ejaculatory ducts.
Ureter

Through the parenchyma of the prostate gland pass the prostatic part of the urethra and the ejaculatory ducts.
Bulbourethral glands

Through the parenchyma of the prostate gland pass the prostatic part of the urethra and the ejaculatory ducts.
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Through the parenchyma of the prostate gland pass the prostatic part of the urethra and the ejaculatory ducts.

7. From which artery does the radial recurrent artery directly originate. testicularis?

Internal iliac artery

The testicular artery (a. testicularis) is a paired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta.
Abdominal aorta

The testicular artery (a. testicularis) is a paired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta.
External iliac artery

The testicular artery (a. testicularis) is a paired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta.
Inferior mesenteric artery

The testicular artery (a. testicularis) is a paired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta.
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The testicular artery (a. testicularis) is a paired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta.

8. Which organ is adjacent to the posterior surface of the prostate gland?

Urinary bladder

Posteriorly, the prostate gland borders the ampulla of the rectum, allowing palpation per rectum.
Pubic symphysis

Posteriorly, the prostate gland borders the ampulla of the rectum, allowing palpation per rectum.
Seminal vesicles

Posteriorly, the prostate gland borders the ampulla of the rectum, allowing palpation per rectum.
Rectum

Posteriorly, the prostate gland borders the ampulla of the rectum, allowing palpation per rectum.
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Posteriorly, the prostate gland borders the ampulla of the rectum, allowing palpation per rectum.

9. What structure forms the glans of the penis?

Corpora cavernosa

The glans of the penis (glans penis) is the distal thickening of the corpus spongiosum
Tunica albuginea

The glans of the penis (glans penis) is the distal thickening of the corpus spongiosum
Corpus spongiosum

The glans of the penis (glans penis) is the distal thickening of the corpus spongiosum
Tunica dartos

The glans of the penis (glans penis) is the distal thickening of the corpus spongiosum
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The glans of the penis (glans penis) is the distal thickening of the corpus spongiosum

10. Where is the prostatic utricle (utericulus prostaticus) located?

On the seminal colliculus

The prostatic utricle opens at the summit of the seminal colliculus (colliculus seminalis) in the prostatic part of the urethra.
In the wall of the seminal vesicle

The prostatic utricle opens at the summit of the seminal colliculus (colliculus seminalis) in the prostatic part of the urethra.
In the bulb of the penis.

The prostatic utricle opens at the summit of the seminal colliculus (colliculus seminalis) in the prostatic part of the urethra.
In the epididymis

The prostatic utricle opens at the summit of the seminal colliculus (colliculus seminalis) in the prostatic part of the urethra.
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The prostatic utricle opens at the summit of the seminal colliculus (colliculus seminalis) in the prostatic part of the urethra.

11. What structure divides the scrotal cavity into two halves?

Tunica albuginea

The scrotal septum (septum scroti) divides its cavity into right and left chambers for each testis.
Scrotal septum

The scrotal septum (septum scroti) divides its cavity into right and left chambers for each testis.
Internal spermatic fascia

The scrotal septum (septum scroti) divides its cavity into right and left chambers for each testis.
Tunica dartos

The scrotal septum (septum scroti) divides its cavity into right and left chambers for each testis.
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The scrotal septum (septum scroti) divides its cavity into right and left chambers for each testis.

12. What is the widened part of the vas deferens called before its fusion with the seminal vesicle duct?

Isthmus

The terminal part of the vas deferens expands to form the ampulla (ampulla ductus deferentis).
Neck

The terminal part of the vas deferens expands to form the ampulla (ampulla ductus deferentis).
Bulb

The terminal part of the vas deferens expands to form the ampulla (ampulla ductus deferentis).
Ampulla

The terminal part of the vas deferens expands to form the ampulla (ampulla ductus deferentis).
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The terminal part of the vas deferens expands to form the ampulla (ampulla ductus deferentis).

13. In which part of the male urethra do the prostatic ducts (ductuli prostatici) open?

Into the spongy part

The ducts of the prostate glands open into the prostatic part of the urethra alongside the seminal colliculus.
Into the membranous part

The ducts of the prostate glands open into the prostatic part of the urethra alongside the seminal colliculus.
Into the prostatic part

The ducts of the prostate glands open into the prostatic part of the urethra alongside the seminal colliculus.
Into the scaphoid fossa

The ducts of the prostate glands open into the prostatic part of the urethra alongside the seminal colliculus.
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The ducts of the prostate glands open into the prostatic part of the urethra alongside the seminal colliculus.

14. What structure forms the muscular coat of the scrotum responding to temperature changes?

Tunica dartos

The tunica dartos (tunica dartos) contains smooth muscle cells, providing temperature regulation of the testis.
Cremaster muscle

The tunica dartos (tunica dartos) contains smooth muscle cells, providing temperature regulation of the testis.
Bulbospongiosus muscle

The tunica dartos (tunica dartos) contains smooth muscle cells, providing temperature regulation of the testis.
Ischiocavernosus muscle

The tunica dartos (tunica dartos) contains smooth muscle cells, providing temperature regulation of the testis.
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The tunica dartos (tunica dartos) contains smooth muscle cells, providing temperature regulation of the testis.

15. What structure is NOT part of the spermatic cord?

Ductus deferens

The bulbourethral glands lie within the thickness of the deep transverse perineal muscle and are not part of the spermatic cord.
Testicular artery

The bulbourethral glands lie within the thickness of the deep transverse perineal muscle and are not part of the spermatic cord.
Pampiniform venous plexus

The bulbourethral glands lie within the thickness of the deep transverse perineal muscle and are not part of the spermatic cord.
Bulbourethral gland

The bulbourethral glands lie within the thickness of the deep transverse perineal muscle and are not part of the spermatic cord.
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The bulbourethral glands lie within the thickness of the deep transverse perineal muscle and are not part of the spermatic cord.

16. In which structure does the accumulation and maturation of spermatozoa occur?

Seminal vesicles

The epididymis serves as a reservoir where spermatozoa accumulate and gain motility
Epididymis

The epididymis serves as a reservoir where spermatozoa accumulate and gain motility
Prostate gland

The epididymis serves as a reservoir where spermatozoa accumulate and gain motility
Rete testis

The epididymis serves as a reservoir where spermatozoa accumulate and gain motility
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The epididymis serves as a reservoir where spermatozoa accumulate and gain motility

17. Which artery is the main source of blood supply to the corpora cavernosa of the penis?

Deep artery of the penis

The deep artery of the penis (a. profunda penis) runs through the center of each corpus cavernosum, providing its blood supply.
Dorsal artery of the penis

The deep artery of the penis (a. profunda penis) runs through the center of each corpus cavernosum, providing its blood supply.
Artery of bulb of penis

The deep artery of the penis (a. profunda penis) runs through the center of each corpus cavernosum, providing its blood supply.
Urethral artery

The deep artery of the penis (a. profunda penis) runs through the center of each corpus cavernosum, providing its blood supply.
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The deep artery of the penis (a. profunda penis) runs through the center of each corpus cavernosum, providing its blood supply.

18. Where does the venous drainage from the right testis (v. testicularis dextra) directly flow?

Right hepatic vein

The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava, while the left drains into the left renal vein.
Portal vein

The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava, while the left drains into the left renal vein.
Inferior vena cava

The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava, while the left drains into the left renal vein.
Right internal iliac vein

The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava, while the left drains into the left renal vein.
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The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava, while the left drains into the left renal vein.

19. What is the longitudinal elevation on the posterior wall of the prostatic urethra called?

Linguet

The urethral crest (crista urethralis) is a longitudinal fold of the mucous membrane on the posterior wall of the prostatic part of the urethra.
Urethral crest

The urethral crest (crista urethralis) is a longitudinal fold of the mucous membrane on the posterior wall of the prostatic part of the urethra.
Prostatic utricle

The urethral crest (crista urethralis) is a longitudinal fold of the mucous membrane on the posterior wall of the prostatic part of the urethra.
Spermatic cord

The urethral crest (crista urethralis) is a longitudinal fold of the mucous membrane on the posterior wall of the prostatic part of the urethra.
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The urethral crest (crista urethralis) is a longitudinal fold of the mucous membrane on the posterior wall of the prostatic part of the urethra.

20. Which glands secrete a secretion that protects the urethra's mucosa from irritation by urine and lubricates it?

Seminal vesicles

The bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands secrete a viscous mucus that protects the urethra's mucosa.
Prostate gland

The bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands secrete a viscous mucus that protects the urethra's mucosa.
Paraurethral glands

The bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands secrete a viscous mucus that protects the urethra's mucosa.
Bulbourethral glands

The bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands secrete a viscous mucus that protects the urethra's mucosa.
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The bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands secrete a viscous mucus that protects the urethra's mucosa.