PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Erectile tissue in the penis that is hollow and can be filled with blood from the arteries causing an erection or tension is called ____
A
darts
B
spongy body
C
cremaster
D
corpus cavernosum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of two columns of spongy tissue that runs through the shaft (body) of the penis . The corpus cavernosum forms most of the penis and contains blood vessels that fill with blood to help make an erection.

Detailed explanation-2: -The corpus cavernosum contains spongy erectile tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cavernous artery supplies the corpora cavernosa and branches into helicine arteries throughout the length of each corporal body. The helicine arteries supply the trabecular tissue and sinusoids of the erectile chambers.

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