Chapter 10 - Male Reproductive System Flashcards
What are the male gonads?
Testies
How many testies are there?
Two.
Is the scrotum outside or inside the male body?
It contains testies outside of body.
How does the body regulate the sperm production?
The structure contracts/relaxes to move testies close/away from body to regulate temp.
Why does the body need to regulate the sperm temp?
Sperm needs to be produced in a place few degrees lower than body temp.
What are the seminiferous tubules?
It is the site of sperm production and spermato genesis.
Where are the seminiferous tubules?
They are located in the testies.
In order to protect sperm, what does the body have surround the testicle?
Pain receptors.
What is the epididimis?
It stores immature sperm and it is where the maturation occurs.
What is the Vas Deferens?
It is storage of mature sperm, it is the “path way out”, it also merges with the urethra.
What is the Vas Deferens?
It is storage of mature sperm, it is the “path way out”, it also merges with the urethra.
What is semen made of?
It is made of sperm and seminal fluid.
When is semen released?
At ejaculation.
How is semen propelled out?
With rhythmic contractions.
What does the bladder hold?
idk maybe its pee????? idk??????
What is the seminal vesicles purpose?
It provides a fluid medium, the nutrients for sperm as well as provide the prostaylandin hormone cause uterine contraction
What is the prostate glands purpose?
Provides the alkaline substances to neutralize acids and protect sperm from acid environment of urethra and female tract.
What is the prostate glands purpose?
Provides the alkaline substances to neutralize acids and protect sperm from acid environment of urethra and female tract.
What is the cowpers gland purpose?
It is the pre-ejaculatory fluid for lubrication.
What is the cowpers gland purpose?
It is the pre-ejaculatory fluid for lubrication.
What is the purpose for the “twist” on the penis?
to guide the sperm
Where is the seminal vesicle located?
Mid way on the vas deferens.
Where is the prostate gland located?
It “doughnuts” around the tube at the end of the bladder that leads to the urethra.
Where is the cowpers gland located?
It is located near the end of the penis.
What are the three parts of a sperm?
The head piece, the mid piece and the tail flagela.
What is chemical at the head of the sperm to contracts enzymes to assist in egg penetration?
Arposome
How does an erection work?
More blood goes in then out.
