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1. Where are Dartos muscles and what are they used for?
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They are in the scrotal tissue and they control the size of the scrotum to regulate temperature.
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2. What is the function of the cremasters?
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They raise and lower the testicles to control temperature.
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3. Where is the inguinal canal and what goes through it?
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The canal runs from the abdomen to the scrotum and carries the spermatic cord.
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4. What types of structures are protected in the spermatic cord?
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Arteries, veins, nerves, lymph vessels
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5. What is secreted by the Leydig cell?
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Testosterone
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6. What is cryptorchidism?
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It means crypto/hidden orchid. It is an undescended testicle.
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7. What is hypospadias?
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During development the inferior portion of the urethra does not close and leaves an open groove.
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8. What is the pH of prostatic fluid? Does the fluid have any functions other than to lend most of the volume to semen?
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Slightly acidic fluid plays a role in sperm activation
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9. Why are the secretions of the seminal vesicles alkaline? Which monosaccharide is prevalent in these secretions? What is the function of the clotting proteins in the secretions?
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The alkalinity neutralizes the acidic pH of the vagina. Fructose sugar. _______
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10. Where do the bulbourethral glands, formerly known as Cowper’s glands, send their secretions?
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Through the urethra to cleanse it of bacteria and also lubricate the glans penis.
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11. What is priapism?
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An abnormally long erection that could lead to damage causing the recipient to become sterile.
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12. What is circumcision and why do you think they do it right after being born? Does it have any redeeming medical properties?
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Removal of the foreskin from the glans penis. It may reduce infection and cancer.
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13. What is the function of the corpora cavernosum?
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It is two large empty areas of tissue in the penis that can fill with blood to create erection.
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14. Where is the glans penis and why is it sometimes considered the male’s second brain?
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The glans is the tip of the penis. It is jokingly referred to as the “other brain” because all men think about is sex.
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