Physiology II: Lab 7 Exam Questions
with Verified Answers
Which of the following statements is true concerning the male gamete cell? -
ANSWERSA. It is the largest cell in the body.
B. It can be seen with the naked eye.
C. Correct! It allows for gametes to have motility.
D. It contains a large amount of nutrients.
Describe the endocrine function of the structure highlighted in blue (above). -
ANSWERSEndocrine - produces testosterone to be released directly into the
bloodstream
Place structures (highlighted in blue, above) in the order of the path male gametes
travel from production to be expelled from the body. (Use the letters A, B, C, D) -
ANSWERSA. TESTES PRODUCE SPERM
D. EPIDIDYMIS STORES SPERM
B. VAS DEFERENS TRANSPORTS SPERM TO EJACULATORY DUCT
C. EJACULATORY DUCT EJECTS SPERM OUT OF THE BODY VIA THE URETHRA
Describe the development of the structure above. - ANSWERSTestis develop first in the
abdomen. Through gestational period they descend into the scrotal sac through the
inguinal canal.
Identify and describe the cells that carry out the endocrine functions of the organ above.
- ANSWERSGranulosa cells produce estrogen (hormone).
Identify the portion of the structure (highlighted in blue above) that gathers the egg and
moves it into the reproductive system. - ANSWERSinfandibulum
Identify the largest portion of the structure (highlighted in blue) above. - ANSWERSbody
Describe the function of the structure (highlighted in blue) above if fertilization does not
occur. - ANSWERSIf the egg is not fertilized, then the inner lining is shed of the uterus
(called menstruation) and the fluid is discharged from the body through the vagina.
Identify the male pig (above) based on external features discussed in the lab dissection.
(A or B) - ANSWERSA
Identify the structure indicated by the arrow (above). - ANSWERSscrotum