Question 1

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the spermatic cord?

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A)   Men can locate this by palpitating the scrotal sack above the testis.
B)   It contains the vas deferens, nerves, blood vessels, and cremasteric muscle fibers.
C)   It conducts sperm through the urethra and out through the tip of the penis.
D)   Men can learn to contract it voluntarily.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The foreskin is also referred to as the:

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A)   glans.
B)   prepuce.
C)   corona.
D)   frenulum.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Discuss the condition of cryptorchidism, including how common it is, what the effects are if left untreated, treatment alternatives, and its relationship to other types of medical conditions.

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Cryptorchidism is a condition in which o...

Question 4

The penis is most sensitive in the area(s)  of the:

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A)   foreskin.
B)   vas deferens and epididymis.
C)   root and perineum.
D)   corona and frenulum.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding the male ejaculate is TRUE?

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A)   The fluid is dangerous if swallowed, even if the man does not have a STI.
B)   It is primarily comprised of sperm.
C)   The amount of fluid a man ejaculates is approximately three tablespoons.
D)   It consists of fluids that come from multiple glands, including the seminal vesicles and prostate.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements concerning a penile fracture is TRUE?

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A)   It is a fairly common occurrence.
B)   It involves a rupture of the cavernous bodies when the penis is erect.
C)   It happens most frequently during masturbation.
D)   Erectile functioning in most men is seriously impaired as a result of it.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Discuss some of the key issues surrounding the question of male circumcision, making references to relevant research studies.

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Male circumcision is a controversial top...

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of doing Kegel exercises?

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A)   Increased pelvic sensation
B)   Increased ejaculatory control
C)   More rapid erection
D)   Stronger orgasmE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The major portion of seminal fluid is produced in the prostate gland.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The practice of circumcision involves removal of the penis and the testicles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The spermatic cord contains the:

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A)   vas deferens.
B)   seminal vesicles.
C)   prostate gland.
D)   Cowper's glands.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Erections:

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A)   occur only after puberty.
B)   by definition cannot occur during REM sleep.
C)   sometimes occur spontaneously, without sexual stimulation.
D)   result only from the action of muscles within the penis.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding sperm production is FALSE?

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A)   It takes place within the seminiferous tubules.
B)   It usually begins after the onset of puberty.
C)   It normally creates enough sperm to constitute approximately 70% of the seminal fluid.
D)   It usually continues until death.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Seminal fluid is harmful if swallowed, even if the male does not have a STI.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Both ejaculatory ducts and the urethra pass through the:

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A)   Cowper's glands.
B)   prostate gland.
C)   testes.
D)   epididymis.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Describe the cremasteric reflex and discuss what situations may provoke this response.

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The cremasteric reflex is a reflex that ...

Question 17

When a man becomes sexually aroused, the Cowper's glands secrete a fluid:

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A)   that is acidic in nature.
B)   that may contain active sperm.
C)   that functions as a vaginal lubricant during intercourse.
D)   that is released during the emission phase of ejaculation.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Testicular cancer rarely affects men younger than 50.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Occasionally a male will experience orgasm without direct genital stimulation. The MOST familiar of these occurrences is called:

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A)   REM expulsion.
B)   insomnial emission.
C)   ejaculatory expulsion.
D)   nocturnal emission.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

The foreskin is also known as the prepuce.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

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Both ejaculatory ducts and the urethra pass through the:

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The practice of circumcision involves removal of the penis and the testicles.

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Which of the following statements concerning a penile fracture is TRUE?

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When a man becomes sexually aroused, the Cowper's glands secrete a fluid:

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The foreskin is also referred to as the:

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Testicular cancer rarely affects men younger than 50.

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Seminal fluid is harmful if swallowed, even if the male does not have a STI.

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The foreskin is also known as the prepuce.

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Occasionally a male will experience orgasm without direct genital stimulation. The MOST familiar of these occurrences is called:

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