Male Reproductive System Flashcards

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Seminal vesicles (m)

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Gland- Nutrition and mobility (activates sperm), produces fluid that is rich in vitamins and sugar

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2
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Prostate (m)

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Gland- thins out sperm for movement and adds citric acid for energy, also secretes an alkaline fluid

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3
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Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) (m)

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Gland- neutralizes acidic urethra and lubricates path, also secretes mucous

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4
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Scrotum

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Flap (sac) of skin that houses the testes, helps to maintain temperature (about 5 or 3 degrees less)

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5
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Penis

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Delivers sperm, shaft of spongy, erectile tissue surrounding the urethra

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6
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Seminiferous tubules

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where sperm is formed

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7
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Epididymis

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sperm cells mature as they travel through this

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8
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Ductus (vas) deferens

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propels sperm towards the ejaculatory duct

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9
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Semen

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a mixture of sperm cells an accessory gland secretions

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10
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Spermatogenesis steps

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Spermatogonium, primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocytes, 4 spermatotids, spermiogenesis, sperm

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11
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Pathway of sperm

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Seminiferous tubules, epididymis, ductus deferens, ampilla (waiting room), urethra

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12
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Testosterone

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Responsible for sperm production and secondary sex characteristics, produced in interstitial cells of testis

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13
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Spermatogenesis

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Sperm production

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14
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Spermatogonia (gonia = one)

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Stem cells

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15
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Spermiogenesis

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Maturing into full sperm

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16
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Parts of sperm

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Head (nucleus + DNA + enzymes, breaks into egg
Midpiece (mitochondria)
Tail (movement)

17
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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Produced by the anterior pituitary gland, stimulates release of testosterone

18
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone

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Stimulates sperm production

19
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Secondary Sex Characteistics

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Deepens voice, more facial and body hair growth, thickening of skin, more muscle mass and strength, more bone mass, more sex drive