27. Testicular reproduction Flashcards
gamete
a specialized sex cell, which in humans carries 23 chromosomes—one half the number in body cells
ovum
the chromosomes in one female gamete 卵子
spermatozoon, sperm
the chromosomes in one male gamete 精子
scrotum
a skin-covered, highly pigmented, muscular sack where the testes are located, and extends from the body behind the penis. 阴囊
testes (singular: testis)
the male gonads, the male reproductive organs, produce both sperm and androgens, and are active throughout the reproductive lifespan. 睾丸
gonads
性腺
invaginate
内陷
vaginalis
阴道肌
seminiferous tubule
tightly coiled and form the bulk of each testis, are composed of developing sperm cells 生精小管
scrotal cavity
阴囊腔
spermatogonium, spermatogonia
精原细胞
ejaculation
射精
epididymis (plural = epididymides)
a coiled tube attached to the testis where newly formed sperm continue to mature. 附睾
ductus deferens (aka: vas deferens)
输精管
vasectomy
输精管结扎术