B1 - male Flashcards
prostate gland
Basic fluid to neutralize vaginal acidity, aids sperm survival. urethra closed during ej
seminal vesicle
provides fructose and prostaglandins
cowpers gland
Mucus-rich, alkaline fluid that neutralizes urethral acidity.
epididymis
-where sperm matures & gets tail and move
- stored until needed
vas deferens
Conducts sperm from testes to prostate gland (connects to urethra) during ejaculation.
testes
-produce sperm + testosterone
- in seminiferous tubes
seminiferous tubule
produce sperm & testosterone
goands produce
testosterone in males
▪E&P in females
sertoli cell
support sperm development
interstitial cell
secrete testosterone
fructose
source of energy for sperm cells
prostaglandins
assists sperm movement
ejaculatory duct
mixes sperm and saminal fluid
urethra
Conducts sperm/semen and urine out of the body.
3 main glands
seminal vesicles
prostate gland
cowpers gland
Hormonal Control in Males
Hypo releases GnRH, stimulating the pituitary to make FSH and LH
FSH in males
Promotes spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubules., produces sperm
LH in males
Stimulates interstitial cells to LH to produce testosterone.
inhibin
Produced by Sertoli cells to regulate FSH
order of sperm pathway
TEVEUP
GnRH
: Stimulates FSH and LH release.
Hormonal control FSH
Semin-nef -> increased sperm
Hormonal control LH
LIT