Male Histo Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the lining around the testes?
A
Tunica Albuginea
2
Q
In which structure are myoid cells and fibroblasts present?
A
The seminiferous tubules
3
Q
What is the role of the Seminiferous tubules
A
It is the site for sperm production
4
Q
Define Spermatogenesis
A
The process by which mature spermatozoa are formed from an immature diploid spermatogonia.
5
Q
Name the three phases of Spermatogenesis
A
Spermatocytogenesis, Meiosis, Spermiogenesis
6
Q
Define Spermatogonia
A
The first cell in the sperm lineage
7
Q
What is the difference between Type A and Type B spermatogonia?
A
Type A are the mitotic stem cells where Type B undergo mitosis
8
Q
After a cell undergoes mitosis what does it become?
A
A Primary spermatocyte
