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Chapter 28 - The Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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The male gamete is this cell?

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Sperm

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THe female gamete is this type of cell? aka?

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egg cell / ovum

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During fertilization a male and female gamete unite to form?

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a zygote

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4
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Normally human gamete each have 23 chromosomes and are considered?

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haploid

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Each zygote normally has 46 chromosomes and is considered?

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diploid

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6
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Most cells of the human body are haploid or diploid?

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diploid

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Most cells of the human body are what kind of cells?

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somatic (Any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells)

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These cells reproduce by dividing into two after doubling (replicating) their genetic material

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somatic cells

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This is the orderly division of the nucleus of a cell that ensures each new nucleus has the same number and kind of chromosomes as the original nucleus.

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Mitosis

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This is the division of the remainder of the cell after mitosis (division of the cytoplasm, organelles, etc)

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Cytokinesis

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If mitosis and cytokinesis occur together, these result from the division of one parent cell

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two daughter cells

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12
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The daughter cells resulting from mitosis and cytokinesis normally contain the same chromosome number as what? Because?

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Each parent / because of DNA replication

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13
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Mitosis + Cytokinesis = ???? (resulting in?)

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cell division (resulting in 2 somatic cells with the diploid chromosome number of 46)

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14
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During sex cell formation, the number of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell must be?

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halved

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This is the division of the nucleus of a cell during the formation of sex cells.

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Meiosis

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If a parent cell divides two times successfully (without DNA replication in between the divisions) what results? These cells are what kind?

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four daughter cells / haploid

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17
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Meiosis + Cytokinesis = ?

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gametogenesis

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18
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Gametogensis in males is called? In females?

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spermatogensis / oogensis

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19
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These are the male gonads? The female gonads?

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testis / ovaries

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20
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What are the two main functions of the reproductive organs: the testis and ovaries?

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to produce sex cells and to secrete sex hormones

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Within the seminiferoud tubules are several types of these cells which are involved in the formation of sperm.

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spermatogenic cells

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Spermatogenic cells develop progressively from the outer wall of a tubule inward toward the?

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lumen

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23
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This is the hollow passageway part of the tubule?

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lumen

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24
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In order of advancing maturity (and from the tubule wall inwards towards the lumen), what are the various spermatogenic cell types?

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spermatogonia, primary spermatocytes, secondary spermatocytes, spermatids, sperm cells (spermatozons)

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Embedded among the spermatogenic cells in the seminiferous tubules are large _____ cells which are the “nurse cells”

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Sertoli

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26
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These cells produce inhibin

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Sertoli cells

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27
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Sertoli cells protect the develop spermatogenic cells in what ways? (6)

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28
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How long does spermatogensis take in humans?

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65-75 days

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29
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Spermatogensis begins with these cells which contain the diploid (2n) chromosome number

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spermatogonia

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30
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Spermatogonia are what types of cells? When they divide by mitosis, what remains as a source of future spermatogonia?

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stem cells / some of the daughter cells remain

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31
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During spermatogenesis, a spermatogonium (2n) matures and develops into a?

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primary spermatocyte (2n)

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32
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The primary spermatocyte replicates its DNA and begins the first division of meiosis which is?

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Meiosis 1

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33
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In meiosis 1, these line up at the equator or metaphase plate of the cell

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homologous chromosomes

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34
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After homologous chromosomes line up at the equator, what occurs?

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crossing over

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35
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After crossing-over occurs, what is formed? They enter this without replicating their DNA

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secondary spermatocytes (n) / meiosis II

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36
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Each secondary spermatocyte divides in meiosis II resulting in 4 cells called?

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spermatids (n)

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37
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The spermatids undergo the final stage of spermatogensis, called?

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spermiogensis

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38
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During spermiogensis, the spermatids change form and become? They then enter?

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sperm cells (n) / the lumens of the seminiferous tubules

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39
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This is the process by which the sperm become totally independent of the Sertoli cells, which have helped them up until the point in time.

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spermiation

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40
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Each day, how many million sperm complete the process of spermatogenesis?

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300 million

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41
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This part of the sperm cell is flattened, pointed, and contains a nucleus with 23 chromosomes

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head

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42
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This part of the sperm cell is a structure that covers the anterior portion of the sperm head. It contains enzymes that help a sperm cell in fertilization (penetration)

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acrosome

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43
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The tail of a sperm has this which enables the cell to move through the reproductive tract.

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flagellum

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44
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This part of a sperm cell contains numerous cellular organelles called mitochondria which carry out? This produces ATP energy to power?

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tail / cellular respiration / the sperm cells activities

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45
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Once ejaculated, most sperm do not survive more than how many hours in the female reproductive tract

46
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This is the bag-like supporting structure for the testes

47
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The location of the scrotum helps to regulate?

A

the temperature of the testes

48
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normal sperm production requires a temperature about how much below core body temperature?

A

2-3 degree celcius

49
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Since the testes are suspended outside the pelvic cavity within the scrotum, they have what kind of temperature compared to the body?

50
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What two muscles within the scrotum contract and relax to help in the regulation of the temperature of the testes?

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dartos and cremaster muscle

51
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The dartos muscle is what kind of muscle?

52
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The cremaster is what kind of muscle?

53
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The scrotum is separated internally by ____ which divides the scrotum into two sacs each containing one testis.

A

scrotal septum

54
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These are oval glands each measuring about 2 inches long and 1 inch in diameter

55
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During embryological development, the testes develop?

A

within the pelvic cavity near the kidneys

56
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Towards the end of the 7th month of dvelopment, the testis normally begin to descend into the scrotum through?

A

inguinal canals

57
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passageways in the anterior abdominal wall

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inguinal canals

58
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This is a medical condition in which the testes do not descend into the scrotum

A

cryptorchidism

59
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Cryptorchidism occurs in what percentage of full-term infants and this percentage in premature infants

60
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The tests of about what percentage of boys with cryptorchidism will descend during the first year of life.

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18 months of age

61
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If untreated, cryptorchidism can cause this in males; the cells involved in sperm production may be destroyed by the higher temperature of the pelvic cavity

62
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In adition, the chance of testicular cancer is how many times greater in cryptorchid testes

A

30 - 50 times

63
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The testes are divided into small internal compartments called?

64
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Within each lobule are tightly coiled?

A

seminiferous tubules

65
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Sperm are produced within these tubules by a process called?

A

spermatogenesis

66
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Between the seminiferous tubules are clusters of?

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interstitial cells (Leydig)

67
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Interstitial (Leydig) cells produce?

A

testosterone

68
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This is the main male sex hormone, or androgen?

A

Testosterone

69
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Testosteron promotes the development of masculine characteristics and this?

70
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Pressure generated by the fluid secreted by Sertoli cells pushes sperm and fluid along the lumen of the seminiferous tubles and into?

A

straight tubules

71
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The straight tubules lead into a network of ducts in the testis called?

A

the rete testis

72
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From the rete testis, sperm move into a series of coiled? These are located?

A

efferent ducts / epididymis

73
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After traveling into the efferent ducts in the epididymis, sperm is emptied into a single tube called?

A

ductus epididymis

74
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This is a comma-shaped organ that lies along the posterior border of each testis

A

epididymis

75
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The epididymis consists of tightly coiled?

A

ductus epididymis

76
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The epididymis is the site of?

A

sperm maturation

77
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This is the process by which sperm acquired motility and the ability to fertilize

A

sperm maturation

78
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Sperm maturation occurs over a period of how many days?

79
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At its distal end, the epididymis continues as the?

A

vas deferens or ductus deferens

80
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Contractions of smooth muscle in the walls of the ductus epididymis during sexual arousal helps the epididymis to propel sperm into?

A

the vas deferens

81
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This is a site for sperm storage

A

epididymis

82
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Sperm may remain viable in the epdidymis for up to? What happens to any stored sperm that are not expelled by that time?

A

up to several months / reabsorbed

83
Q

This is the main sperm duct

A

vas deferens

84
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The vas deferens passes into the pelvic cavity from the testis through?

A

the inguinal canal

85
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The vas deferens is about how long? It has an enlarged portion at the end called?

A

18 inches / ampulla

86
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Like the epididymis, the vas deferens conveys sperm during sexual arousal by?

A

Contractions of smooth muscles in its walls

87
Q

Like the epididymis, the vas deferens can also store sperm for how long?

A

up to several months

88
Q

The main method of male sterilization is?

A

a vasectomy

89
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During a vasectomy, an incision is made on either side of the? These are cuts and tied.

A

scrotum / vas deferens

90
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After a vasectomy, sperm production and testosterone production continue, but the sperm cannot reach?

A

the exterior of the male reproductive tract

91
Q

After a vasectomy, what happens to the sperm?

A

they degenerate and are destroyed by phagocytosis

92
Q

consists of the vas deferens, the testicular artery, testicular veins, nerves, lymphatic vessels, and the cremaster muscle

A

spermatic cord

93
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The spermatic cord passes through?

A

the inguinal canal from the testis into the pelvic cavity

94
Q

Each ejaculatory duct is about how long?

95
Q

This is formed by the union of the duct from the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens.

A

ejaculatory ducts

96
Q

The ejaculatory ducts pass through the prostate gland where they join?

A

the urethra

97
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AFter the ejaculatory ducts join the urethra, what do they eject into the urethra?

A

sperm and secretions

98
Q

In males, the urethra is the shared duct for what two system?

A

reproductive and urinary

99
Q

This serves as a passage way for both semen and urine

100
Q

The urethra ends at an opening to the outside of the body called?

A

External urethral orifice

101
Q

The urethra is subdivided into what 3 parts?

A

prostatic, membranous, spongy (penile) urethras

102
Q

The ducts of the male reproductive system store and transport sperm cells, but most of the liquid portion of semen is secreted by?

A

accessory sex glands

103
Q

What are the accessory sex glands of the male reproductive system

A

seminal vesicles (2), prostate gland, bulbourethral (Cowper’s) glands (2)

104
Q

The seminal vesicles are paired glands which are about how long?

105
Q

The seminal vesicles lie where?

A

At the posterior base of the urinary bladder

106
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These secrete a thick alkaline fluid that contain fructose (a simple surgar), prostaglandins, and clotting proteins

A

seminal vesicles

107
Q

What is the purpose of the alkaline fluid secreted by the seminal vesicles?

A

The pH of this fluid helped to neutralize the acidic environment of the male urethra and the female reproductive tract that would normally inactivate and kill sperm.

108
Q

The fructose in the alkaline fluid secreted by the seminal vesicles is used for?

A

ATP production by sperm

109
Q

This part of the alkaline fluid contributes to sperm motility and viability and may stimulate smooth muscle contractions within the female reproductive tract.

A

prostaglandins

110
Q

What is the purpose of the clotting proteins found in the alkaline fluid secreted by the seminal vesicles?

A

help semen coagulate after ejaculation

111
Q

Fluid secreted by the seminal vesicles normally contributes to about what percentage of the volume of semen?

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