2.1 Reproductive Organs Flashcards
1
Q
Where is sperm produced and from what type of cell?
A
Germline cells in seminiferous tubules
2
Q
Where does the coiled tubes connect to?
A
Sperm duct where sperm leaves the testes
3
Q
Where is Testosterone produced?
A
Interstitial Cells
4
Q
Which glands produce semen & what is its function?
A
Seminal vesicles produced the liquid sperm swim in which is rich in fructose and provides sperm with energy
5
Q
What does the Prostate gland secrete & what is its function?
A
A lubricating liquid containing an enzyme which keeps sperm at optimum viscosity
6
Q
What forms eggs in the ovaries?
A
Germline cells
7
Q
What protects eggs in the ovaries?
A
Follicle
8
Q
What happens to follicle at ovulation when egg is released from ovary into oviduct?
A
Follicle stays in ovary and develops into Corpus Luteum
