Which statement concerning the testes is true? a. The ...

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Which statement concerning the testes is true?
 
  a. The lymphatic vessels of the testes drain into the abdominal lymph nodes.
  b. The vas deferens is located along the inferior portion of each testis.
  c. The right testis is lower than the left because the right spermatic cord is longer.
  d. The cremaster muscle contracts in response to cold and draws the testicles closer to the body.

Question 2

When performing a genital examination on a 25-year-old man, the nurse notices deeply pigmented, wrinkled scrotal skin with large sebaceous follicles. On the basis of this information, the nurse would:
 
  a. Squeeze the glans to check for the presence of discharge.
  b. Consider this finding as normal, and proceed with the examination.
  c. Assess the testicles for the presence of masses or painless lumps.
  d. Obtain a more detailed history, focusing on any scrotal abnormalities the patient has noticed.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
When it is cold, the cremaster muscle contracts, which raises the scrotal sac and brings the testes closer to the body to absorb heat necessary for sperm viability. The lymphatic vessels of the testes drain into the inguinal lymph nodes. The vas deferens is located along the upper portion of each testis. The left testis is lower than the right because the left spermatic cord is longer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
After adolescence, the scrotal skin is deeply pigmented and has large sebaceous follicles and appears corrugated.