male reproductive system Flashcards

1
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gland necessary for puberty in men

A

pituitary gland

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2
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explain the pituitary gland

A

The pituitary gland is a small gland located just below the brain. It produces follicle-stimulating hormone FSH luteinizing hormone LH and growth hormone.

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3
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what hormone do the testicles produce?

A

testosterone

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4
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what does FSH stimulate?

A

the production of sperm cells and LH acts on the testicles which begin to produce testosterone.

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5
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what is Spermatogenesis

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Process where testicles make sperm cells. Cells make copy of themselves end create four immature spermatozoa through meiosis.

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6
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what is Spermatogenesis controlled by

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FSH and LH

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7
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what does the LH trigger and what happens when the quantity of sperm is low?

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LH triggers the testicle’s testosterone production. When the quantity of sperm is low, the pituitary gland makes more FSH. it triggers sperm to divide faster and the production increase.

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