Male Reproductive System

Question 1

where are the seminiferous tubules and the interstitial cells of Leydig found?

Answer 1

in the testes

Question 2

name the cells located in the seminiferous tubules

Answer 2

spermatagonia
sertoli cells
interstitial cells of leydig

Question 3

what is the site of sperm production?

Answer 3

seminferous tubules

Question 4

what are the function of sertoli cells

Answer 4

provide nutrients for developing sperm

“nurse cells”

Question 5

what are the interstitial cells of Leydig?

Answer 5

endocrine cells

Question 6

how many chromosomes do mature sperm have?

Answer 6

23

Question 7

what is the acrosome?

Answer 7

located on top of head of sperm, contains enzymes that help penetrate wall of egg

Question 8

what are the contents of the spermatic cord?

Answer 8

vas deferns
testicular artery
pampiriform plexus of veins
nerve
lymphatics

Question 9

What is the pathway of sperm?

Answer 9

epididymis -> vas deferens -> ejaculatory duct

Question 10

where is the epididymis located?

Answer 10

posterior side of testes

Question 11

where does the ejaculatory duct pass through, and what structure does it join with?

Answer 11

passes through the prostate gland to join the prostatic urethra

Question 12

the ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of..?

Answer 12

ductus deferns and duct of seminal vessicles

Question 13

where are the seminal vessicles found?

Answer 13

posterior to the bladder

Question 14

what is the function of the seminal vessicles?

Answer 14

provides alkaline secretion rich in fructose to provide energy for sperm

Question 15

what hormone does the prostate gland secrete? what does it do?

Answer 15

secretes prostoglandins, causes uterine contractions to help sperm move

Question 16

where is the prostate gland located?

Answer 16

inferior to neck of bladder

Question 17

what is the function of the prostate gland?

Answer 17

secretes alkaline fluid that helps neutralize acidic environment of vagina

Question 18

where are the bulbourethral glands located?

Answer 18

muscular layer of pelvic floor

Question 19

what is the function of the bulbourethral glands?

Answer 19

secretes mucous like fluid that lubricates the urethra

Question 20

what are the muscle fibers in the scrotum called?

Answer 20

cremaster muscles

Question 21

what is the function of the scrotum?

Answer 21

helps regulate position of testes and regulate temp