Male Reproductive System Flashcards
Why is reproduction necessary?
To ensure the continuation of the species.
What is the result of the Human Reproductive System?
The union of an egg and a sperm cell.
What are the male reproductive glands called?
The testes
Where are the testes located outside of the body?
A pouch called a scrotum.
What temperature is required for the development of sperm?
A temperature lower than 37 celsius.
What are the male reproductive cells called and where are they produced?
They are called sperm cells and they are produced by the testes.
Where do sperm develop in the testes?
In the seminiferous tubules
What is Semen?
The fluid that contains sperm
What is a vasectomy?
A process that cuts the supply of sperm to your semen. You cannot have children.
What is the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (Pituitary Gland)?
A hormone that promotes sperm production (Spermatogenesis)
What is the Luteinizing Hormone?
Stimulates the production of testosterone.
What is testosterone?
A male hormone that is responsible for the development of male characteristics.
The levels of male hormones are regulated by what system that starts with the hypothalamus.
Negative system
What is the pathway in the male reproductive system?
Testes —–> Epididymis —–> Vas Deferens —-> Urethra —-> Penis
List four male hormones
Testosterone, FSH, LSH, GnRH
