male reproductive system Flashcards

1
Q

produce sprerm and sex hormone

A

Testis

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2
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pouch of skin and muscle that houses the testicles and helps regulate their temperature for sperm production.

A

Scrotum

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3
Q

Protective covering around testis

A

Capsule

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4
Q

Site of sperm production, known spermatogenesis

A

Seminiferous tubule

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5
Q

Collects sperm from seminiferous tubule

A

Rele testis

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6
Q

Stores and matures sperm

A

Epididymis

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7
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transports sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory duct

A

Ductus deferens

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8
Q

Produces seminal fluid providing energy and nutrients for sperm.

A

Seminal vesicle

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9
Q

Passage for sperm and seminal fluid to enter urethra

A

Ejaculatory duct

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10
Q

Secretes fluid to nourish and protect sperm

A

Prostate Gland

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11
Q

Passageway for urine and semen

A

Urethra

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12
Q

produces pre ejaculation fluid to lubricate urethra

A

bulbourethral gland

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13
Q

organ for sec and urination

A

penis

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14
Q

erectile tissue responsible for erection

A

Corpora cavernosa

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15
Q

supports urethra and maintains erection

A

corpus spongiosum

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16
Q

highly sensitive tip of penis

A

glans penis

17
Q

protective covering of glans penis

A

Foreskin

18
Q

Produces testosterone

A

Interstitial cell

19
Q

Nurtures and supports developing sperm cells

A

Sertoli cell

20
Q

Gives rise to sperm cell

A

Germ cell

21
Q

type of germ cell found in the testes that gives rise to sperm cells through the process of spermatogenesis.

A

spermatogonium

22
Q

a developing sperm cell that undergoes meiosis to produce haploid spermatids, which eventually mature into sperm cells.

A

spermatocyte

23
Q

an immature sperm cell formed from a spermatocyte. It undergoes further maturation to develop into a fully functional sperm cell.

A

spermatid

24
Q

_______________, or sperm cell, consists of three main parts:

Head: Contains the genetic material (DNA) necessary for fertilization.
Midpiece: Contains mitochondria that provide energy for the sperm’s movement.
Tail: Propels the sperm forward, allowing it to swim towards the egg for fertilization.

A

Spermatozoan