male repro Flashcards
testes
sperm and hormone production
where does the male gamete (sperm) production occur
seminiferous tubule
Sertoli cells
inside seminiferous tubule –> estrogens (e2)
leydig cells
outside the seminiferous tube –> testosterone (t)
epidydimus
sperm storage and maturation
head and body of epididymus
transport/maturation
tail of epididymus
storage/ejaculation
tunica dartos
smooth muscle of scrotum (contracts or relaxes to bring towards or further from body)
pampiniform plexus
moves blood around the testis to cool or heat as needed
vas deferens
transport
accessory glands
seminal vesicles
prostate
bulbourethral glands
semen
sperm + accessory fluids
seminal vesicles
secrete liquid to transport sperm
prostate
secrete alkaline solution to neutralize the female repro tract
bulbourethal glands
lubricates and flushes out urine