Male Reproductive System

Question 1

Describe the arterial and venous supply of the testes

Answer 1

1. Aterial - Testicular arteries from abdominal aorta
2. Venous - RT -> IVC; LT -> Left Renal Vein

Question 2

What is the functional unit of the testis? What occurs here?

Answer 2

Seminiferous tubule; spermatogenesis

Question 3

What are the jobs of Sertoli cells?

Answer 3

Support spermatogenesis and secrete inhibin (which helps to regulate secretion of gonadotropins)

Question 4

What is the job of Leydig cells?

Answer 4

Primary source of testosterone

Question 5

Describe the process of development starting with spermatogonia

Answer 5

Spermatogonia -> primary spermatocytes -> secondary spermatocytes -> spermatids -> spermatozoa

Question 6

In what zone of the prostate do most carcinomas arise?

Answer 6

Peripheral zone

Question 7

In what zone of the prostate does most hyperplasia arise?

Answer 7

Transitional zone