Ch 23: Reproductive Systems

Question 1

Primary sex organs

Answer 1

-Gonads
-testes
-ovaries

-Produce gametes

Question 2

Secondary sex organs

Answer 2

-All other organs necessary for reproduction
-Ducts, glands, penis
-Womb, cervix, anything concerned with growing egg

Question 3

Spermatic cord

Answer 3

-Extends from the abdomen to each testicle
-Contains vas deferens

Question 4

Median septum

Answer 4

Divides the scrotum

Question 5

Cremaster muscle

Answer 5

Surrounds the spermatic cord and testes

Question 6

Lobules

Answer 6

-Each testy contains more than 200
-Contain one to three seminiferous tubules where sperm are produced

Question 7

Rete testis

Answer 7

A network of vessels that leads away from the seminiferous tubules

Question 8

Efferent ductules

Answer 8

Conduct immature sperm away from the testes to the epididymis

Question 9

Epididymis

Answer 9

-Attached to posterior side of the testes
-Sperm move from the head of the epididymis to the tail, maturing as they go
-Sperm are stored in the tail
-Sperm remain fertile 40 to 60 days

Question 10

Vas deferens

Answer 10

Tube where sperm leave the tale of the epididymis

Question 11

Route of sperm from testes to seminal vesicle

Answer 11

-Vas deferens
-Spermatic cord
-Inguinal canal
-Pelvic cavity
-Over the ureter and a long posterior bladder wall

Question 12

Seminal vesicles

Answer 12

Secretes thick yellowy fluid Which comprises 60% of semen

Question 13

Prostate gland

Answer 13

Secretes a thin milky alkaline fluid. Comprises about 30% of semen

Question 14

Cowper’s glands

Answer 14

Secrete in clear fluid for lubricant

Question 15

Acrosome

Answer 15

Tops the head of the sperm. Contains enzymes to penetrate egg

Question 16

Sperm nucleus

Answer 16

Contained in the head of the sperm, it’s packed with genetic material

Question 17

What does the middle piece of spermatozoa contain

Answer 17

Lots of mitochondria that supply the spermatozoa with energy to move