Gamete Production And Fertilisation Flashcards
Where is sperm produced?
In the seminiferous tubules in the testes
Why do sperm need the fluids
To maintain the mobility and viability of sperm
What is the prostate glands contribution?
Secreted milky fluid containing enzymes to keep the fluid thin
Seminal vesicles contribution?
Secretes an alkaline viscous (thick) fluid that contains fructose
How is overproduction of testosterone prevented?
Negative feedback loop
What is the function of FSH in the male reproductive system
Fsh acts on the seminiferous tubules to promote sperm production
What is the function of ICSH on the male reproductive system
ISCH acts in the interstitial cells of the testes stimulating testosterone production
What is the function of testosterone on the male reproductive system
After being produced by interstitial cells in the testes,it acts on the seminiferous tubules , stimulating sperm production and activated the prostate and seminal vesicles
What is the first phase of the menstrual cycle
The follicular phase
What is the second stage of the menstrual cycle
Luteal phase
Function of FSH on female reproductive system
Promotes the development of follicle
LCSH function in the female reproductive system
Peak in LH stimulates ovulation
Progesterone function on female reproductive system
Inhibits release of FSH from pituitary gland .
Promoted further growth of endometrium to prepare for implantation
Oestrogen function on female reproductive system
Stimulates pituitary gland to secrete LH
Repairs endometrium
Makes cervical mucus less viscous (thick)
Where is FSH produced
Pituitary gland
