chapter 23 Flashcards
external pouch that supports the testes is called what
scrotum
within the scrotum is what that divides the scrotum into two sacs one per teste
internal septum
what is found within the scrotum that maintains proper temperature of the testes
skeletal muscles
what do the muscles of the scrotum do if the temperature becomes too hot
the muscles relax and the testes descend
what do the muscles of the scrotum do if the temperature becomes too cold
muscles contract and the testes ascend
paired oval glands in the scrotum that are the size and shape of walnuts
testes
what are the testes covered by and what does it do
dense connective tissue
divides the testes into lobules
these are located within the lobules and are the site of spermatogenesis
seminiferous tubules
what is the term for sperm production
spermatogenesis
what are the three hormones that make up the hormonal control of the testes
follicle stimulating hormone
testosterone
inhibin
this hormone along with testosterone stimulates sperm production
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
this hormone stimulated by LH (luteinizing hormone) along with FSH stimulates sperm production
testosterone
this hormone has the opposite effect of FSH, it is released when sperm numbers are high and inhibits FSH
inhibin
describe the negative feedback loop that is a homeostatic mechanism of the male hormone system
hypothalamus secretes GnRH to the anterior pituitary
the anterior pituitary secretes LH and FSH
LH and FSH stimulate spermatogenesis and testosterone secretion by the testes
when the sperm numbers are high testosterone and inhibin inhibit the secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus and LH and FSH by the pituitary
what are the names of the three cells of the seminiferous tubules
spermatogonia
Sertoli cells
Leydig cells
this is the name of the stem cell, that form sperm cells
spermatogonia
this is the name of the sustaining cells that nourish developing sperm, control release into lumen and release inhibin
Sertoli cells
this is the name of the cells found in the spaces between tubules that make and secrete testosterone
Leydig cells
this is the name of cell division used to produce gametes (egg or sperm) with half as much genetic material.
meiosis
what is a cell called when it only contains half of the genetic material
haploid
what are the two stages of cell division
Meiosis 1 and
Meiosis 2
in this meiosis chromosomes number is reduced by half and 2 cells are produced
meiosis 1
in this meiosis which is essentially mitosis the chromosomes split between two cells created 4 cells
meiosis 2
how many steps are involved in spermatogenesis and how long does it take to go through the steps
there are 5 steps
65-75 days
what are the five steps of spermatogenesis
1 - spermatogonia 2 - primary spermatocyte 3 - secondary spermatocyte 4 - spermatids 5 - spermiogenesis
in this step of spermatogenesis diploid stem cells replicate 1/2 replace the one that replicated and the other 1/2 continue in development
spermatogonia
in this step of spermatogenesis the diploid that continued development starts meiosis !
Primary spermatocyte
in this step of spermatogenesis the result of meiosis 1 is 2 haploids still connected
secondary spermatocyte
in this step of spermatogenesis the result of meiosis 2, four haploids are developed attached to one another
spermatids
in this step of spermatogenesis the spermatids separate and form into individual sperms
spermiogenesis
how many sperm are produced daily
300 million
what are the two parts of sperm
head and tail
the head can be further broken down into what two parts
haploid nucleus
Acrosome
this is the name of the vesicle filled with enzymes that help the head of the sperm penetrate the egg
Acrosome
the tail has three pieces but which one contains mitochondria
the middle piece
what does the mitochondria do for the sperm
full of lots of ATP for energy for swimming
once sperm is ejaculated most do not survive more than __ hours in female reproductive tract
48 hours
sperm flow from seminiferous tubules into what comma shaped structure on the posterior border of the testes
the epididymis
the epididymis consists of the tightly coiled ______ ________ which is the site of sperm maturation and storage
ductus epididymis
this conveys sperm during sexual arousal through peristaltic contractions and can store sperm for several months
ductus vas deferens
the ductus vas deferens enters the pelvic cavity along with blood vessels and nerves through what
spermatic cord which connects external testes to internal pelvic cavity
this is a procedure used to remove a portion of the ductus vas deferens
vasectomy
how does a vasectomy work
it removes the pathway for sperm to become part of semen
what happens to sperm when you get a vasectomy
sperm production still occurs but they are reabsorbed or destroyed by phagocytosis
what secretes most of the liquid portion of semen
accessory glands
what are the three accessory glands
seminal vesicles
prostate
bulbourethral gland
this accessory gland secretes an alkaline fluid containing fructose a high energy sugar for energy and prostaglandins; makes up 60% of semen volume
seminal vesicles
this accessory gland produces a fluid that contains clotting and liquifying factors and makes up 25% of semen volume
prostate gland
this accessory gland secretes alkaline fluid that neutralizes acids from urine in the urethra and also mucous that lubricates the end of the penis and lining of the urethra
bulbourethral gland
this is a mixture of sperm and seminal fluid
semen
what is the average amount of sperm found per ml of semen
2.5 to 5 ml with 50-150 million sperm per ml
what is considered an abnormal amount of sperm per ml
anything less than 40 million
what does semen provide for sperm
transport medium, nutrients and protection
this male reproductive duct is formed by the union of the ducts of the seminal vesicle and the ductus vas deferens
ejaculatory duct
in males this is shared between urinary and reproductive systems and passes through the prostate and the penis
urethra
what is the function of the penis
to deliver sperm as close to the cervix as possible
what are the two steps involved in an erection
1 - spongy tissue fills with blood during arousal increasing the size of the penis
2 - the expanded tissue squeezes the veins shut so more blood enters than can leave - making the penis erect
one of a pair of glands that produce a fluid that nourishes sperm, thickens semen, and assists in movement of sperm once in the female reproductive system
seminal vesicle
a gland that produces alkaline secretions that activate sperm and reduce the acidity of the male and female reproductive system
prostate gland
one of a pair of glands that produce a mucous secretion before ejaculation that neutralizes acidic urine in the urethra
bulbourethral gland or Cowper’s gland
one of a pair of ducts in which sperm are stored and mature
epididymis
one of a pair of primary reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone
testis
one of a pair of ducts that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
ductus vas deferens
a tube that transports semen during ejaculation and urine at other times
urethra
spongy connective tissue that fills with blood during sexual arousal, causing erection of the penis
erectile tissue
the organ of sexual intercourse that delivers sperm to the female reproductive tract
penis
the region at the tip of the penis that is rich in sensory nerves for sexual arousal
glans penis
these are the paired oval shaped glands in women that are homologous to the testes
ovaries
what do the ovaries produce
gametes (oocytes)
what hormones do the ovaries produce
estrogen and progesterone and others
what are the two layers of the ovaries
ovarian cortex
ovarian medulla
this is the site of egg and follicle maturation in the ovaries
ovarian cortex
this is the layer of the ovaries that contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves
ovarian medulla
what is the name of the surrounding cells that nourish developing oocytes and secrete estrogens
ovarian follicles
this is a large fluid filled follicle that surrounds the egg
Mature Graafian follicle
this is the remnants of the ovulated follicle that produces female hormones until it degenerates
corpus luteum
what is the corpus luteum called once it has degenerated and no longer secretes hormones which eventually signals menses
corpus albicans
what is the name of the patterning women that is similar to spermatogenesis
oogenesis
what is the name of stem cells in oogenesis; they are diploid
oogonia
these start but do not complete meiosis 1 prior to birth
primary oocytes