Chapter 28 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 28 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Which structure helps regulate the temperature of the testes?

1. a) Dartos muscle
2. b) Tunica vaginalis
3. c) Tunica albuginea
4. d) Seminiferous tubules
5. e) Both Dartos muscle and Seminiferous tubules

Answer: a

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 28.1 Describe the anatomical and physiological components of the male reproductive system.

Study Objective 2: SO 28.1.1 Describe the location, structure, and functions of the organs of the male reproductive system.

Section Reference 1: Sec 28.1 Male Reproductive System.

2) Which structure is the site of sperm production?

1. a) Vas deferens
2. b) Seminiferous tubules
3. c) Albuginea
4. d) Epididymis
5. e) Raphe

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 28.1 Describe the anatomical and physiological components of the male reproductive system.

Study Objective 2: SO 28.1.1 Describe the location, structure, and functions of the organs of the male reproductive system.

Section Reference 1: Sec 28.1 Male Reproductive System.

3) How many seminiferous tubules are found in each lobule?

1. a) 1-3
2. b) 50-100
3. c) 200-300
4. d) 500 or more
5. e) Millions

Answer: a

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 28.1 Describe the anatomical and physiological components of the male reproductive system.

Study Objective 2: SO 28.1.1 Describe the location, structure, and functions of the organs of the male reproductive system.

Section Reference 1: Sec 28.1 Male Reproductive System.

4) Which of the following cells may eventually become spermatozoa?

1. a) Sertoli cells
2. b) Sustentacular cells
3. c) Spermatogonia
4. d) Chief cells
5. e) Speciation cells

Answer: c

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 28.1 Describe the anatomical and physiological components of the male reproductive system.

Study Objective 2: SO 28.1.2 Discuss the process of spermatogenesis in the testes.

Section Reference 1: Sec 28.1 Male Reproductive System.

5) Which cells secrete testosterone?

1. a) Sertoli cells
2. b) Spermatogenic cells
3. c) Leydig cells
4. d) Oogonia
5. e) Chief cells

Answer: c

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 28.1 Describe the anatomical and physiological components of the male reproductive system.

Study Objective 2: SO 28.1.1 Describe the location, structure, and functions of the organs of the male reproductive system.

Section Reference 1: Sec 28.1 Male Reproductive System.