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Male Flashcards

1
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gonads

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testes in males, ovaries in females, produce sex hormones

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2
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goands produce

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testosterone in males
▪E&P in females

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3
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function of male reproductive system

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make sperm, mature, and exit, male sex hormones

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4
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testes

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-produce sperm + testosterone
- in seminiferous tubes

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5
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male gamete

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sperm

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6
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seminiferous tubule

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produce sperm & testosterone

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7
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sertoli cell

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support sperm development

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8
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interstitial cell

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secrete testosterone

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9
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epididymis

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-where sperm matures & gets tail and move
- stored until needed

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10
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vas deferens

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Conducts sperm from testes to prostate gland (connects to urethra) during ejaculation.

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11
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seminal vesicle

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provides fructose and prostaglandins

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12
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fructose

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source of energy for sperm cells

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13
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prostaglandins

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assists sperm movement

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14
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ejaculatory duct

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mixes sperm and saminal fluid

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15
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prostate gland

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Basic fluid to neutralize vaginal acidity, aids sperm survival. urethra closed during ej

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16
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cowpers gland

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Mucus-rich, alkaline fluid that neutralizes urethral acidity.

17
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urethra

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Conducts sperm/semen and urine out of the body.

18
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difference between sperm and semen

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Sperm are male reproductive cells, while semen is the fluid that carries and protects them.

19
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3 main glands

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seminal vesicles
prostate gland
cowpers gland

20
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Hormonal Control in Males

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Hypo releases GnRH, stimulating the pituitary to make FSH and LH

21
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FSH in males

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Promotes spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubules., produces sperm

22
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LH in males

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Stimulates interstitial cells to LH to produce testosterone.

23
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testosterone

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secondary sex characteristics (facial hair, muscle growth).
Increases sex drive & sperm production.

24
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inhibin

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Produced by Sertoli cells to regulate FSH

25
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order of sperm pathway

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TEVEUP

26
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GnRH

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: Stimulates FSH and LH release.

27
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Hormonal control FSH

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Semin-nef -> increased sperm

28
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Hormonal control LH

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LIT

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