Male Repro Flashcards

1
Q

What structures does the male reproductive system include

A

Two testicles
Two vas deferens
Accessory sex glands (prostate gland)
Urethra
Penis
Pepuce

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2
Q

Two functions of the male reproductive system

A

Produce sperm
Produce testosterone

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3
Q

Function of the testis

A

Produce sperm and testosterone

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4
Q

Function of the epididiymis

A

Where the sperm matures

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5
Q

Function of the van deferens

A

Transports the sperms to the urethra

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6
Q

Function of the accessory sex glands

A

Prostate and the bulbourethral gland
Produced an secrete the fluid portion of semen which allows for transport and nourishment

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7
Q

Function of the urethra

A

Transportation of semen and urine through the penis to the outside world

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8
Q

Function of the penis

A

Contains the erectile tissue to permit penetration of the female vagina

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9
Q

Function of the prepuce

A

Sheath that protects the penis

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10
Q

Where do the tested form what what do they descend through

A

In the abdomen cadual to the kidneys and descend through the gap of the abdominal wall called the inguinal canal into the scrotum

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11
Q

What is the ligament that pulls the tested down

A

Gubernaculum

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12
Q

What is the name when one or two testiclrd are retained

A

Cryptorchid

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13
Q

Why do you have to remove the retained testicle

A

Prone to cancers
And still produce testosterone so still will show testosterone based behaviours

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14
Q

Why are testicle located outside of the body

A

Because it is one degree cooler below body temp which is ideal for sperm production

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15
Q

What is the several tough white connective mayrtd known as

A

Tunics

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16
Q

When do males reach puberty

A

Around six months

17
Q

What does puberty mean

A

Means they can produce sperm and capable of mating they can also produce testosterone and start displaying male dominate behaviour

18
Q

What are some male behaviours during to testosterone

A

Mounting jumping
Goes looking for a mate
Marking territory
Aggression towards people or other animals

19
Q

Where is the sperm produced

A

In the seminiferous tubules

20
Q

How is testosterone produced

A

By the interstitial cells in the testes

21
Q

What is the spermatic cord

A

Blood vessel nerves and lymphatics supply the the testis

22
Q

What is the blood supply to the testis

A

Testicular artery

23
Q

Function of the bulb is glands

A

Push semen out of the penis and also lock the penis into the vagina known as the tie

24
Q

What does the FSH hormone do

A

Stimulates the production of sperm

25
Q

What is the leg hormone

A

Responsible for stimulating the interstitial cells to produce testosterone

26
Q

Function of testosterone

A

Enable sexual maturity of reproductive organs
Necessary for the proper maturation and vitality of sperm
Primates male behaviour
Maintains secondary sexual male characteristics