male anatomy (1) Flashcards by Abigail Gillespie | Brainscape

Q

what is the role of the scrotum?

A

holds and regulates temp of testes

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what is the role of the testes?

A

produce spermatozoa and testosterone

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where are sertoli cells located?

A

parenchyma

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where is testosterone produced?

A

interstitial compartment

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what is the role of the seminiferous tubules?

A

produce spermatozoa

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what are leydig cells?

A

produce testosterone

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what are Sertoli cells?

A

needed for sperm production

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what is the role of the mediastinum?

A

keeps tubules in testes from collapsing

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what are the rete tubules?

A

channels for sperm to move

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what is the role of the spermatic chord?

A

connects testes to the body

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what is the role of the pampitiform plexus?

A

allows for blood flow to control temp

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what supplies blood to the testes?

A

testicular artery

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what is the role of the cremastor muscle?

A

brings testes close to body

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what is the role of the ductus deferens?

A

transport sperm

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what is the role of the efferect duct

A

collect and store sperm

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what is the role of the epididymis?

A

sperm maturation

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what is the role of the ampullae?

A

contributes secretions to sperm

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what is seminal plasma?

A

fluid portion of semen, not sperm portion

Q

what does fructose do?

A

gives sperm energy

Q

what is the role of the prostate?

A

produce seminal plasma

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what is the role of the vesicular gland?

A

produces fluid that becomes semen

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what is the role of the bulbourethral gland?

A

provide seminal fluid and lubrication

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what is the role of the base of the penis?

A

empty uretha

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what is the role of the shaft of the penis?

A

contains urethra

Q

what is the function of the glans penis?

A

contains sensory nerves

Q

what are the two types of tissue in a penis?

A

corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum

Q

what is the role of the penis retractor muscle?

A

retract penis

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what is the role of the sigmoid flexure?

A

holds penis

Q

describe cutting/banding

A

remove testes from body

Q

what is the potential problem with crushing?

A

can be incomplete

Q

describe chemical

A

inject into body or testes (poultry)

Q

what is a vasectomy?

A

cutting vas deferens

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how can hormones contribute to preventing pregnancy?

A

hormone treatment to females to creat masculine behaviors