Male Reproductive Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Male reproductive hormones
A
GnRH (hypothalamus)
Gonadotrophins - FSH and LH (pituitary)
Testosterone (testis)
2
Q
Sperm production site
A
Seminiferous tubule - contains sertoli cells, germ cells
3
Q
Interstitial cells
A
Produce testosterone in testes
4
Q
Sertoli cells
A
Support sperm producing cells
Produce inhibin
5
Q
Germ cells
A
Produce sperm
6
Q
Where is semen created?
A
Seminal vesicles and prostate
7
Q
Where does the sperm travel through to reach the urethra?
A
Vas deferens
