Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

27. The Reproductive System

Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System

Anatomy & Physiology

27. The Reproductive System

Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with Anatomy & Physiology?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

Secretion of testosterone and production of spermatozoa are accomplished by which of the following?

Prostate gland

Epididymis

Seminal vesicles

Testes

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Step 1: Begin by understanding the primary functions of the testes. The testes are the male gonads responsible for two main functions: the production of spermatozoa (sperm cells) and the secretion of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.

Step 2: Recall the role of testosterone. Testosterone is crucial for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, maintenance of reproductive tissues, and regulation of sperm production.

Step 3: Differentiate the roles of other structures mentioned in the problem. For example, the prostate gland contributes to seminal fluid production, the epididymis stores and matures sperm, and the seminal vesicles produce a significant portion of the fluid that makes up semen. None of these structures are directly responsible for testosterone secretion or sperm production.

Step 4: Connect the function of the testes to the endocrine system. The testes contain specialized cells called Leydig cells, which produce testosterone in response to luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland. Additionally, the seminiferous tubules within the testes are the site of sperm production, supported by Sertoli cells.

Step 5: Conclude that the testes are the correct answer based on their dual role in testosterone secretion and spermatozoa production, distinguishing them from the other structures listed in the problem.