Table of contents

Skip topic navigation

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

Which of the following statements about myoid cells is true?

When they contract, they cause wrinkling of the scrotal skin.

They surround the seminiferous tubules and contract rhythmically to squeeze sperm and testicular fluid through the tubules out of the testes.

They form a duct that conveys sperm from the epididymis to the prostate gland.

They elevate the testes.

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Identify the role of myoid cells in the male reproductive system. Myoid cells are specialized smooth muscle cells located in the testes.

Understand the location of myoid cells. They are found surrounding the seminiferous tubules, which are the site of sperm production in the testes.

Recognize the function of myoid cells. These cells contract rhythmically to help move sperm and testicular fluid through the seminiferous tubules.

Differentiate the function of myoid cells from other structures. Unlike the cremaster muscle, which elevates the testes, myoid cells do not have this function.

Conclude that the true statement about myoid cells is that they surround the seminiferous tubules and contract rhythmically to facilitate the movement of sperm and fluid through the tubules.