Functioning of the Male Reproductive System

Biology

An overview of the male reproductive organs, their functions, and the glands involved in sperm production and transport.

Anatomy Reproductive System Human Biology

14 Questions Medium Ages 14+ Oct 13, 2026

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1 Which organ holds and protects the testis while regulating temperature for sperm production?

A Penis
B Scrotum
C Prostate Gland
D Seminal Vesicle

2 What is the primary function of the testis?

A Produce sperm and testosterone
B Store urine
C Lubricate the urethra
D Produce alkaline fluid

3 Which hormone is responsible for the development of male characteristics?

A Estrogen
B Progesterone
C Testosterone
D Insulin

4 What is the role of the sperm duct (vas deferens)?

A Produce sperm
B Transport sperm to the urethra
C Store urine
D Clean the urethra

5 The urethra in males is responsible for transporting what?

A Only sperm
B Only urine
C Both urine and semen
D Only blood

6 What is the primary function of the penis during mating?

A Produce testosterone
B Deposit semen into the female body
C Store sperm
D Filter urine

7 Which gland is known as the largest accessory gland in the male reproductive system?

A Cowper's gland
B Prostate gland
C Seminal vesicle
D Testis

8 What does the seminal vesicle provide to sperm?

A Nutrients and energy
B Alkaline fluid
C Lubrication
D Hormones

9 Where is the prostate gland located?

A Inside the testis
B Around the urethra
C At the tip of the penis
D In the bladder

10 What is the function of the fluid secreted by the prostate gland?

A Lubricate the urethra
B Regulate pH with alkaline fluid
C Provide energy
D Store sperm

11 What is the function of Cowper's gland?

A Produce testosterone
B Lubricate and clean the urethra
C Produce sperm
D Store urine

12 Which cells are responsible for supplying sperm with nutrients?

A Leydig cells
B Epithelial cells
C Sertoli cells
D Blood cells

13 Which cells produce the hormone testosterone?

A Sertoli cells
B Leydig cells
C Epithelial cells
D Stem cells

14 Which cells are responsible for the production of sperm?

A Epithelial cells
B Leydig cells
C Sertoli cells
D Nerve cells

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