Male Reproductive system Flashcards
testie
sperm is produces
seminiferous tubule
generation of sperm (mitosis)
epididymis
storage of sperm, also where it has changes of gene expression
ductus deferens
carry sperm to abdomin to merge w/ urinary tract
spermatic cord
connection to the rest of the body
Spermatogenesis Cells
Spermatogonium, Leydig cells, Sertoli cells
Spermatogonium cells function
produce primary spermatocytes,
Leydig cells function
secrete testosterone
Sertoli cells function
provide nutrients for the progression of germ cells to spermatozoa
What is the order of the development of sperm?
primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocyte, spermatid, and spermatozoon.
cremaster muscle do?
raise testies to abdomin to increase temperature when cold
dartos muscle do?
controls the wrinlke/smoothing of the scrotum(skin) to stop heat loss (insulation)
What is testicular Torsion?
cord/vessels/ nerve become twisted restricting blood flow; happens with trauma or movement
what is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
enlarged prostate squishes urethra and ejaculation duct, treatment catheter that burns the wall of the urethra
prostate gland
secrete fluid, generate force for ejaculation
