Histo- males

Question 1

the essential organ of the reproductive system:

Answer 1

the gonads

Question 2

components of male reproductive system

Answer 2

1) testes
2) passageways
3) accessory glands
4) penis

Question 3

endocrine function of the testes

Answer 3

the testes produce testosterone; steroidogenesis

Question 4

Exocrine function of the testes

Answer 4

produce sperm- spermatogenisis

Question 5

spermatocytogenesis

Answer 5

formation of spermatogonia to spermatocytes to spermatids

Question 6

steps of spermatocytogenesis

Answer 6

a) spermatogonial phase- mitosis

b) spermatocyte phase- meiosis

Question 7

spermiogenesis

Answer 7

maturation process- spermatids becoming spermatozoa

aka the “spermatid phase”

Question 8

what are seminiferous tubules lined with?

Answer 8

complex of stratified epithelium

Question 9

2 types of cells found in seminiferous tubules

Answer 9

1) sertoli cells

2) spermatogenic cells

Question 10

types of Spermatagonia

Answer 10

Type A dark spermatogonia
Type A pale spermatogonia
Type B spermatogonia

Question 11

name all the classes of spermatogenic cells

Answer 11

• Spermatagonia
• Primary spermatocytes
• Secondary spermatocytes
• Spermatids

Question 12

what is the function of myogenic cells?

Answer 12

Move spermatids into straight tubules

Question 13

where are sertoli cells found?

Answer 13

Stretches entire length of seminiferous tubule

Question 14

what are intratesticular ducts?

Answer 14

1) straight tubules
2) rete testis
3) efferent ductules

Question 15

straight tubules:

Answer 15

lined only with Sertoli cells; at very end switch to cuboidal epithelium with underlying dense connective tissue.

Question 16

Rete testis

Answer 16

1) lined with cuboidal epithelium

2) cells have single apical cilium

Question 17

efferent ductules

Answer 17

1) lined with pseudo stratified columnar epithelium
- groups of non ciliated cuboidal cells

2) some circularly oriented smooth muscle

Question 18

what are the microvilli in the efferent ductules responsible for?

Answer 18

fluid absorption

Question 19

what structures are classified as “excretory ducts”?

Answer 19

1) epididymis
2) ductus deferens (vas deferens)
3) urethra

Question 20

Epididymis

Answer 20

A) HIGHLY coiled
B) lined with pseudo stratified columnar
C) 4-5 meters in length

Question 21

Vas Deferens (ductus deferens)

Answer 21

A) pseudostratified columnar epithelium
B) sparse sterocilia
C) narrow lumen with thick, muscular wall
D) long, straight tube thats part of spermatic cord

Question 22

parts of urethra

Answer 22

A) prostatic urethra
B) membranous urethra
C) spongy urethra

Question 23

gross anatomical divisions of the epididymis

Answer 23

Head, body and tail sections

Question 24

what produces a majority of seminal fluid?

Answer 24

seminal vesicles

Question 25

whats the prostates role in seminal fluid?

Answer 25

helps “activate the sperm

Question 26

Bulbourethral gland

Answer 26

produce ALKALINE mucus to reduce acid from urine

- its found within the prostate

Question 27

the male accessory glands:

Answer 27

produce seminal fluid
A) seminal vesicles
B) prostate gland
C) bulbourethral gland

Question 28

the seminal vesicles

Answer 28

2, highly tortuous glands

• simple columnar epithelium
• secratory granules

joins with ampulla of ductus deferens

Question 29

the prostate gland

Answer 29

• 30 to 50 tubuloaveolar glands
• covered by a fibroelastic capsule
• contains corpora amylacea (prostratic concretions)
• empties into prostatic urethra

Question 30

the bulbourethral gland

Answer 30

A.K.A the cowper’s glands

• compound tubuloalveolar glands
• lined with mucous-secreting simple columnar epithelium
• empty into proximal part of penile urethra

Question 31

the penis

Answer 31

3 cylinders of erective tissue

lined with tunica albuginea