021015 male vm

Question 1

when spermatogonia start meoisis they are called

Answer 1

primary speramtocytes

Question 2

the first meiotic division generates what

Answer 2

secondary spermatocytes

Question 3

the second meiotic division produces what

Answer 3

round cells called spermatids (located next to tubule lumen)

Question 4

spermiogenesis

Answer 4

converts spermatids to spermatozoa

Question 5

what do Sertoli cells look like

Answer 5

nucleus with prominent nucleolus

Question 6

fxns of Sertoli cells

Answer 6

structural and metabolic support for developing spermatogenic cells

secrete inhibin

etc

Question 7

where are the Leydig cells located

Answer 7

between seminiferous tubules

Question 8

role of DHT

Answer 8

growth of reproductive organs, skeletal musc, epiphyseal plates, hair

stimulating sebaceous gland activity

Question 9

rete testis appearance

Answer 9

large diameter to their tubules

Question 10

efferent ductules’ apperance

Answer 10

scalloped epithelium

Question 11

appearance of epididymis

Answer 11

convoluted tubule cut into many cross sections

apical surfaces of epithelial lining–even line
intense basophilia in lumen–sperm

Question 12

what is diagnostic of the prostate gland

Answer 12

prostatic concentrtions–eosionphilic structures with concentric lamellar appearance, located in lumen of ducts