MID PREP2

What is the primary function of the olfactory cells in the nose?

• To detect and identify chemical molecules in the air.

• To produce mucus to keep the nasal passages moist.

• To filter and warm the air we breathe.

• To provide the sense of taste.

What are the five basic tastes that taste buds can detect?

• Savory, sour, tart, sweet, bitter

• Sweet, salty, spicy, hot, cold

• Fruity, metallic, sour, sweet, umami

• Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami

The sense of smell relies on chemicals called odorants. What kind of receptors are used for the sense of smell?

• Mechanoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors

• Chemoreceptors

• Photoreceptors

Which male reproductive organ is responsible for producing sperm and testosterone?

• Seminal vesicles

• Testes

• Epididymis

• Vas deferens

What is the function of the prostate gland?

• To produce sperm.

• To store mature sperm before ejaculation.

• To transport sperm to the urethra.

• To secrete a fluid that helps nourish and protect sperm.

Which of the following describes the function of the scrotum?

• To produce seminal fluid.

• To transport sperm to the penis.

• To provide nutrients for sperm.

• To regulate the temperature of the testes for sperm production.

The urethra in the male reproductive system has a dual function. What are these two functions?

• Transporting urine and testosterone.

• Storing sperm and transporting urine.

• Producing sperm and urine.

• Transporting sperm and urine out of the body.

Which accessory gland produces a sugar-rich fluid that provides energy for the sperm?

• Seminal vesicles

• Prostate gland

• Testes

What is the primary function of the ovaries?

• To produce eggs and female hormones.

• To produce and transport eggs (ova).

• To provide a site for the fetus to develop.

• To provide a site for fertilization.

Where does fertilization of the egg by sperm typically occur?

• Fallopian tube (oviduct)

• Vagina

• Uterus

• Ovary