labs Flashcards
testis function
makes and stores sperm, produces testosterone
epididymis
primary site where sperm mature. As sperm travel through the epididymis, they undergo physiological changes that enhance their motility and fertility.
seminal vesicle
produce a significant portion of the seminal fluid, which is a key component of semen
prostatic gland
prostatic fluid contributes to the overall volume and alkalinity of semen, which helps neutralize the acidity of the female reproductive tract and improves sperm motility.
vas deferens
storage site for sperm and transports it to ejaculatory duct
ejaculatory duct
The ejaculatory duct carries sperm from the vas deferens, where it is stored and matured, to the urethra.
whats shank in bird limb
fused fibula and tibio-tarsus
concentric muscle contaction
muscle shortens
isometric contraction
muscle stays the same length
eccentric contraction
muscle lengthens