10. Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
what are the testes
A
male gonads
2
Q
where are sperm produced
A
seminiferous tubules
3
Q
what is testosterone in terms of hormone type
A
androgen
4
Q
where is testosterone released from
A
leydig cells
5
Q
what does testosterone do - 2 things
A
stimulate germ cells to become sperm
causes the development of secondary sex characteristics such as the growth of the penis, pubic hair, and enlargement of the larynx (Adam’s apple)
6
Q
where do sperm complete their maturation
A
in epididymis
7
Q
where do sperm travel through to get out of the penis
A
through vas deferens and into urethra
8
Q
fluid from which 2 places combine with sperm to form semen
A
prostate gland and seminal vesicles
