Lecture 24

Question 1

a meiotic process that culminates in the formation of haploid spermatids

Answer 1

spermatogenesis

Question 2

primordial germ cells migrate into future testes and become what?

Answer 2

spermatogonia

Question 3

spermatogonia begin mitotic division at puberty and become what?

Answer 3

primary spermatocytes

Question 4

primary spermatocytes complete the first half of meiosis and become what?

Answer 4

secondary spermatocytes

Question 5

secondary spermatocytes complete the second half of meiosis and become what?

Answer 5

spermatids

Question 6

spermatids undergo maturation to become what?

Answer 6

mature sperm

Question 7

these cells are located in the seminiferous tubules

Answer 7

sertoli cells

Question 8

these cells are found in interstitial spaces in testes, secrete testosterone

Answer 8

cells of leydig

Question 9

sperm cells are stored in the what until ejaculated?

Answer 9

epididymis

Question 10

these are paired structures behind the prostate, secretes mucoid material that consists of fructose, prostaglandins, citric acid, etc

Answer 10

seminal vesicles

Question 11

any steroid hormone that has masculinizing effects

Answer 11

androgens

Question 12

this hormone is secreted by sertoli cells and inhibits the secretion of FSH by anterior pituitary

Answer 12

inhibin