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introduction/anatomy Flashcards

1
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sperm (spermatozoon)

A

male sex cell

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flagellum

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the tail region on sperm; helps makes sperm go faster to egg

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ejaculation

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release of sperm and fluid (semem) from male urethra

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4
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fraternal twins

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two separate eggs get fertilized by 2 separate sperm cells

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identical twins

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one fertilized egg by one sperm cell gets divided into half

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testosterone

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responsible for male sex characteristics

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testis (one testicle) testes (two testicles)

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male gonad; sperm production and secretes testosterone

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scrotum

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external sac that contains testes; regulates temperature

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perineum

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located between the scrotum and anus

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seminiferous tubules (seh-mee-ni-fr-uhs)

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produce sperm in testis the “parenchymal” of the system they are essential work

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epididymis

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sit on top of the testes; stores sperm

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vas deferens (ductus deferens)

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narrow tube that carries sperm from epididymis to urethra

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13
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seminal vesical

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secret fluid into vas deferens

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14
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ejaculatory duct

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tube where semen enters male urethra

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15
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urethra

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secrete thick substance that nourishes sperm cell

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16
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prostate gland

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release milk white fluid that contribute to semen

17
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bulbourethral glands

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located below the prostate glands; also called cowper glands

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penis

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male external organ of reproduction

19
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glans penis

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sensitive tip of penis; kind of like clitoris in females

20
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prepuce, foreskin

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fold of skin covering head of penis; prepuce

21
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erectile dysfunction

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inability to achieve an erection

22
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infertility

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in a man any problem that lowers the chances of his female partner in getting pregnant

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