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Chapter 16 • Lesson 2 The Male Reproductive System
Chapter 16
Lesson 2 Quiz
I. Directions Write a plus (+) in the space provided if the statement is true.
If the statement is false, cross out the underlined word or phrase and write the
correct word or phrase in the space provided.
1. A(n) inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestines pushes through a tear in
the abdominal wall.
2. Prostate cancer is most common in males between the ages of 14 and 40.
3. The vas deferens is the passageway through which both semen and urine leave
the male body.
4. Environmental hazards, hormonal imbalances, and STDs can cause sterility.
5. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.
II. Directions Use the vocabulary terms in the box to fill in the blanks in the
sentences below.
penis
scrotum
semen
testes
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6. The
testosterone
is an external skin sac that holds the testes.
7. Two small glands that secrete testosterone and produce sperm are the
.
8.
is the male sex hormone that controls the production of sperm.
9. Sperm is ejected from the male body through the
.
10. Sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive system make up
.
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