Deck 28: The Male Reproductive System

Question 1

Which organs produce hormones that influence the male reproductive system? Select all that apply.

A) Hypothalamus
B) Pituitary gland
C) Prostate
D) Gonads
E) Epididymis

Answer 1

Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Gonads

Question 2

Which major hormone is responsible for the secondary male sex characteristics?

A) Follicle-stimulating hormone
B) Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
C) Androgens
D) Testosterone

Answer 2

Testosterone

Question 3

What major hormone is responsible for stimulation of the formation of sperm?

A) Follicle-stimulating hormone
B) Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
C) Androgens
D) Testosterone

Answer 3

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 4

What outcome is associated with orchitis?

A) Inflammation of the testes
B) Cancer of the testes
C) Fluid around the testis
D) Torsion of the spermatic cord

Question 5

What is the function of the testes?

A) Location of final stages of maturation of sperm cells
B) Produce spermatozoa and secrete sex hormones
C) Transport sperm to the ejaculatory duct
D) Produce semen, the fluid medium for sperm

Question 6

Which are functions of the scrotum? Select all that apply.

A) Produces sperm
B) Stores sperm
C) Holds testes
D) Regulates temperature of testes
E) Transports sperm

Question 7

What information should the nurse include in the explanation about a vasectomy? Select all that apply.

A) Two vas deferens or ductus deferentia are ligated
B) Affects ejaculation
C) Does not affect erection
D) Prevents sperm from passing
E) It results in male sterilization

Question 8

What the purpose of the flagellum of the sperm?

A) Contains the 23 chromosomes
B) Contains enzymes that can dissolve the tough cell wall of the ovum
C) Provides the energy necessary for locomotion
D) Propels the sperm with a lashing motion

Question 9

What outcome is associated with sperm having dysfunctional acrosome?

A) The sperm will present only 23 chromosomes
B) Fertilization is impaired
C) The sperm lack the energy necessary for locomotion
D) The propelling ability of the sperm is affected

Question 10

What components of the ejaculatory fluid are from the bulbourethral glands? Select all
That apply.

A) Semen
B) Sperm
C) Alkaline secretions
D) Nutrients
E) Mucus

Question 11

What component of the ejaculatory fluid is produced by the prostate glands?

A) Semen
B) Sperm
C) Alkaline secretions
D) Nutrients

Question 12

What is the correct sequence that sperm take to migrate through the reproductive system?
1) Epididymis
2) Testes
3) Ductus deferens
4) Ejaculatory duct
5) Seminal vesicle
6) Prostate
7) Inguinal canal
8) Urethra

A) 1, 3, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 6
B) 2, 1, 3, 5, 4, 6, 7, 8
C) 3, 2, 4, 6, 7, 1, 5, 8
D) 4, 1, 8, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7

Question 13

A client has been diagnosed with oligospermia. Which information should the nurse provide the client to address the diagnosis?

A) Spend 20 minutes in the hot tub daily
B) Eat a protein-rich diet
C) Wear loose-fitting undergarments
D) Participate in a regular exercise program

Question 14

What is the correct sequence of the stages of the male sex act?
1) Ejaculation
2) Emission
3) Erection
4) Secretion

A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 2, 4, 3, 1
C) 3, 4, 2, 1
D) 4, 3, 1, 2

Question 15

What occurs when the male seminal fluid has alkaline pH? Select all that apply.

A) Secretions from the prostate gland are more effective
B) The neutralizing of the acidic vaginal pH is successful
C) Sperm motility facilitated
D) The tough cell wall of the ovum is destroyed
E) The viability of the sperm is maintained

Question 16

What statement accurately describes the effect of aging on the male reproductive system?

A) Sharp demarcation of the beginning or end of sexual activity occurs at age 50.
B) Men stop producing sperm as their level of testosterone secretion declines with age.
C) Many men experience benign or malignant hypertrophy of the prostate gland.
D) Older men experience a shorter refractory period between orgasm and the ability to achieve another erection.

Question 17

What are common results of prostatic hyperplasia? Select all that apply.

A) Difficulty in urination
B) Retention of urine
C) Inability to have an erection
D) Shorter period between orgasm and another erection
E) Increased risk of prostate cancer

Question 18

What information should the nurse give a young adult male about the complications from mumps?

A) Seminal vesicles stop production of semen
B) The prostate gland atrophies completely
C) Orchitis may occur
D) Temperature of scrotum increases drastically

Question 19

What is the most common site for herniation in men?

A) Inguinal canal
B) Prostate gland
C) Cowper's glands
D) Scrotum

Question 20

What statement is accurate regarding the survival of sperm cells?

A) They can survive indefinitely in the female body
B) They can survive severe increases in body temperature
C) They can survive for a week after intercourse
D) They can survive up to 3 days after intercourse

Question 21

What information should the nurse include in the teaching of the client about a scheduled vasectomy?

A) During vasectomy, the vas deferens are ligated and cut.
B) Vasectomy involves surgical incision of the epididymis.
C) Vasectomy involves the surgical incision of the seminal vesicle.
D) After vasectomy, the client may experience temporary problems with ejaculate.