Male Repro 2

Question 1

Spermatogenesis is the process of differentiation from a diploid spermatogonia to a haploid spermatozoa through the process of

Answer 1

meiosis and differentiation (elongation)

Question 2

Spermatocytogenesis refers to the early stages in the process,

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developing primary spermatocytes from spermatogonia

Question 3

Spermiation is the later process of development of

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spermatozoa from spermatids

Question 4

Mitotic division occurs up through the

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type b spermatogonia.

Question 5

After formation of primary spermatocytes, _________ begins in the adluminal compartment.

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meiosis

Question 6

The first meiotic division results in __________ and these divide in the second division to form _________

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secondary spermatocytes; spermatids

Question 7

AFTER THE FORMATION OF SPERMATIDS

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NO FURTHER DIVISION OCCURS.

Question 8

The early spermatids differentiate into

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elongated spermatids and the mature sperm

Question 9

The development of germ cells is not synchronized throughout the tubule. This allows for

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a constant production of sperm.

Question 10

The epithelium of the tubuli recti is made up of sertoli cells which become more _______ as you move towards the rete testis

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cuboidal

Question 11

The efferent duct is lined by

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nonciliated cuboidal cells and ciliated columnar cells.

Question 12

Both the epididymis and the efferent duct have a layer of smooth muscle to aid in

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transport of the sperm.

Question 13

The epididymis is lined by a _________ epithelium with basal cells and principal cells. Stereocilia project into the lumen.

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pseudostratified columnar

Question 14

The epididymis absorbs a large proportion of the fluid to help ________. This organ also produces glycerophosphocolin which inhibits _______. (A maturation process which is completed in the female tract to allow for fertilization).

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concentrate the sperm; capacitation

Question 15

Sperm leaving the epididymis enters the vas deferens which is lined by a ________ epithelium, similar to the epididymis, for most of its length.

Answer 15

pseudostratified columnar

Question 16

The vas deferens is surrounded by smooth muscle organized into 3 layers. When the vas reaches the prostate gland it expands into the _______ which enters the prostate gland and empties into the __________.

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ejaculatory duct; prostatic urethra

Question 17

The ejaculatory duct is lined by _______ epithelium and lacks smooth muscle

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simple columnar

Question 18

layers of the vas deferens include

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the epithelium, loose connective tissue and the smooth muscle

Question 19

ASSOCIATED WITH THE VAS DEFERENS IN THE SPERMATIC CORD IS THE

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PAMPINIFORM VEINS.

Question 20

The pampiniform veins play an important role in the counter current exchange of heat which helps to keep the testis cooler than body temperature.
The walls of these veins contain a longitudinal layer of smooth muscle in the _______.

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tunica adventitia

Question 21

The prostatic urethra is embedded within the prostate gland. Its epithelial lining is ________ and entering into it are the ducts of the

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of the transitional type; prostate gland and the paired ejaculatory ducts.

Question 22

After leaving the prostate gland the urethra penetrates the diaphragm as the membranous urethra, lined by

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stratified and pseudostratified columnar epithelium.

Question 23

The penile urethra begins as the urethra enters the penis. The portion is surrounded by the corpus sponiosum and for most of its length is lined by _______. Stratified squamous epithelium lines the terminal part the urethra, the _________.

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stratified and pseudostratified columnar epithelium with some stratified squamous.; navicular fossa

Question 24

Associated with the urethra are mucous secreting

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glands of littre

Question 25

The bulk of the penis is made up of erectile tissue organized as

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the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum

Question 26

During erection, a parasympathetic response, the arteriovenous anastamoses constrict diverting blood into the _______ contained within the corpora.

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helical arteries

Question 27

The seminal vesicle are a pair of very tortuose tubular glands which secret fluid rich in ______, an energy source for sperm. The lumen is lined by _________.

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fructose; pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 28

The tubule is surrounded by

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fibroelastic connective tissue and by two layers of smooth muscle, innercircular and outer longitudinal.

Question 29

The prostate gland provides a large amount of the fluid of the semen. The glands are lined by _________.

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simple to pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 30

The stroma is made up of _______. The primary secretory products include citric acid, fibrinolysin and prostate specific antigen (psa). Psa is normally _____ in the serum however in prostate cancer there is an _______ which can be detected through a blood test.

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connective tissue and smooth muscle; low; increase in psa