Intermediate Seminal Vesicle Quiz

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Q1. What is the gross structural form of a seminal vesicle?

  • A lymphatic sinus
  • A straight muscular duct
  • A solid spherical endocrine gland
  • An elongated highly coiled glandular tube

Q2. Where is the inferior end of each seminal vesicle located relative to the prostate?

  • Inside the glans penis
  • Near the base of the prostate
  • At the renal hilum
  • At the testicular lower pole

Q3. Which part of the ductus deferens joins the seminal vesicle duct?

  • Seminiferous tubule
  • Prostatic utricle
  • Epididymal head
  • Ampulla

Q4. What is the relationship of the seminal vesicles to the rectum?

  • They are within the anal canal
  • They lie posterior to the sacrum
  • They lie anterior to the rectum
  • They lie inside the rectal lumen

Q5. Which secretion helps provide energy for sperm?

  • Bilirubin
  • Urea
  • Fructose
  • Thyroxine

Q6. What is the nature of seminal vesicle secretion?

  • Cerebrospinal fluid
  • Concentrated urine
  • Pure testosterone
  • Alkaline glandular fluid rich in fructose and other seminal components

Q7. Which arteries commonly contribute to the blood supply of the seminal vesicles?

  • Renal arteries only
  • External carotid arteries
  • Inferior vesical and middle rectal arteries
  • Middle cerebral and vertebral arteries

Q8. Which lymph nodes commonly receive lymph from the seminal vesicles?

  • Axillary lymph nodes
  • Internal and external iliac lymph nodes
  • Submental lymph nodes
  • Superficial inguinal nodes only

Q9. Which autonomic pathway contributes to control of seminal vesicle contraction during emission?

  • Somatic fibers of the radial nerve
  • Sympathetic pathways
  • Auditory pathways
  • Optic pathways

Q10. How do seminal vesicles differ from the prostate?

  • Both are located within the scrotum
  • They are identical structures
  • They differ in number, location, and ductal relationships
  • Both directly produce sperm
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