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Review Questions: Section 1

QUESTIONS

In the following multiple choice questions, choose the letter corresponding to the
one best answer.

1. What cells form the blood–testis barrier?

A. Spermatogonia

B. Spermatocytes

C. Capillary endothelial cells

D. Sertoli cells

E. Interstitial cells (of Leydig)

2. What important role does the blood–testis barrier perform in the male

reproductive system?

A. It prevents the passage of testosterone into the seminiferous tubules.

B. It prevents an autoimmune response to sperm and induction of
infertility.

C. It separates spermatocytes from Sertoli cells.

D. It separates the interstitial cells from the capillary network.

E. It forms tight junctions in the endothelial capillaries near the

seminiferous tubules.

3. Which hormone is essential for maintaining accessory reproductive
organs?

A. Testosterone

B. Androgen-binding protein

C. Inhibin

D. Luteinizing hormone

E. Sertoli cell hormone

4. When the sperm enter the epididymis:

A. they are motile and can fertilize an oocyte.

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