17. Genitourinary System Flashcards
Produces male gametes
Spermatogonia to spermatozoa
Testes
Connective tissue surrounding the testes
Tunica albuginea
Site of spermatogenesis
Seminoferous tubules
Secretes androgen binding protein and Inhibin
Sertoli cells
Secretes testosterone
Leydig cells
Releases prostate specific antigen and acid phosphate
Prostate gland
Secretes semen (alkaline fluid)
Seminal vesicles
Produces Pre ejaculate (alkaline fluid)
Bulbourethral gland or Cowper’s gland
Site of maturation of sperm cells
Epididymis
Duct that brings sperm from testicle to urethra
Vas deferens
Combination of vas deferens and seminal vesicle
Ejaculatory duct
Carries urine out of bladder in males; it also carries sperm
Urethra
Part which contacts female sex organ
Penis - glans penis (head)
Pathway of sperm
SEVEn UP Seminiferous tubules Epididymis Vas deferens Ejaculatory duct Urethra Penis
Promotes secondary male characteristics
Testosterone
Involved in spermatogenesis by binding to androgen binding protein
Testosterone
Skin surrounding the testes?
Scrotum
Responsible for the wrinkled appearance of scrotum?
Dartos muscle
What is the muscle for erection and ejaculation?
Bulbospongiosus muscle
The most important cell for spermatogenesis?
Sertoli cells
Produces female gametes (egg cell)
Contains ovarian follicles
Ovaries
What hormone declined before menstruation?
Estrogen and progesterone
What do you call the immature follicles?
Primordial follicle