male anatomy (1) Flashcards
what is the role of the scrotum?
holds and regulates temp of testes
what is the role of the testes?
produce spermatozoa and testosterone
where are sertoli cells located?
parenchyma
where is testosterone produced?
interstitial compartment
what is the role of the seminiferous tubules?
produce spermatozoa
what are leydig cells?
produce testosterone
what are Sertoli cells?
needed for sperm production
what is the role of the mediastinum?
keeps tubules in testes from collapsing
what are the rete tubules?
channels for sperm to move
what is the role of the spermatic chord?
connects testes to the body
what is the role of the pampitiform plexus?
allows for blood flow to control temp
what supplies blood to the testes?
testicular artery
what is the role of the cremastor muscle?
brings testes close to body
what is the role of the ductus deferens?
transport sperm
what is the role of the efferect duct
collect and store sperm
what is the role of the epididymis?
sperm maturation
what is the role of the ampullae?
contributes secretions to sperm
what is seminal plasma?
fluid portion of semen, not sperm portion
what does fructose do?
gives sperm energy
what is the role of the prostate?
produce seminal plasma
what is the role of the vesicular gland?
produces fluid that becomes semen
what is the role of the bulbourethral gland?
provide seminal fluid and lubrication
what is the role of the base of the penis?
empty uretha
what is the role of the shaft of the penis?
contains urethra
what is the function of the glans penis?
contains sensory nerves
what are the two types of tissue in a penis?
corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum
what is the role of the penis retractor muscle?
retract penis
what is the role of the sigmoid flexure?
holds penis
describe cutting/banding
remove testes from body
what is the potential problem with crushing?
can be incomplete
describe chemical
inject into body or testes (poultry)
what is a vasectomy?
cutting vas deferens
how can hormones contribute to preventing pregnancy?
hormone treatment to females to creat masculine behaviors