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Male Reproductive System Flashcards

Parts of the reproductive system, spermatogenesis, male hormones

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Seminal Vesicle

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produces the fluid that is rich in sugars for semen

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Prostate Gland

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produces the alkaline fluid part of semen

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Bulbourethral Gland

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Produces the mucus that acts as a lubricant that precedes semen

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Vas deferens

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transports sperm from the epididymis to the urether

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testis

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contains seminiferous tubules that produces sperm and testosterone

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epididymis

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Sperm stored here after they are produced.

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penis

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Male sex organ

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Seminefous tubules

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Produce sperm during spermatogenesis

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What is the function of FSH?

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Stimulate sperm production

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What are the three male hormones?

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Follicle stimulating hormone, Luteinizing hormone, testosterone

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What is the function of LH?

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stimulate production of testosterone

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What is the function of testosterone?

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Secondary sex characteristics (Puberty) and Sex drive

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Where is Lh and FSH produced?

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Anterior Pituitary Gland

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Where is testosterone produced?

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Testes

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What is spermatogenesis?

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Production of spermatozoa (sperm)

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Where does spermatogenesis occur?

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Seminiferous tubules in the testes

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What hormones control spermatogenesis?

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FSH and testosterone

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Why are the testes held outside of the body?

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the production of sperm is optimum 2-3 degrees lower than the human body temperature

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