B1 - male Flashcards

1
Q

prostate gland

A

Basic fluid to neutralize vaginal acidity, aids sperm survival. urethra closed during ej

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1
Q

seminal vesicle

A

provides fructose and prostaglandins

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2
Q

cowpers gland

A

Mucus-rich, alkaline fluid that neutralizes urethral acidity.

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3
Q

epididymis

A

-where sperm matures & gets tail and move
- stored until needed

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4
Q

vas deferens

A

Conducts sperm from testes to prostate gland (connects to urethra) during ejaculation.

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5
Q

testes

A

-produce sperm + testosterone
- in seminiferous tubes

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6
Q

seminiferous tubule

A

produce sperm & testosterone

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7
Q

goands produce

A

testosterone in males
▪E&P in females

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8
Q

sertoli cell

A

support sperm development

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9
Q

interstitial cell

A

secrete testosterone

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10
Q

fructose

A

source of energy for sperm cells

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11
Q

prostaglandins

A

assists sperm movement

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12
Q

ejaculatory duct

A

mixes sperm and saminal fluid

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13
Q

urethra

A

Conducts sperm/semen and urine out of the body.

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14
Q

3 main glands

A

seminal vesicles
prostate gland
cowpers gland

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15
Q

Hormonal Control in Males

A

Hypo releases GnRH, stimulating the pituitary to make FSH and LH

16
Q

FSH in males

A

Promotes spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubules., produces sperm

17
Q

LH in males

A

Stimulates interstitial cells to LH to produce testosterone.

18
Q

inhibin

A

Produced by Sertoli cells to regulate FSH

19
Q

order of sperm pathway

20
Q

GnRH

A

: Stimulates FSH and LH release.

21
Q

Hormonal control FSH

A

Semin-nef -> increased sperm

22
Q

Hormonal control LH