Male reproductive system Flashcards
…..produces one cell with one set of chromosomes from each parent cells called ….
Germ fertilization
Gametes
Sexual reproduction is a process by which in which organisms produce offspring by means germ cells called …
gametes
organs of reproduction that produce gametes and secrete hormones
Gonads
Testes for male
Ovaries for female
organ produces sperm and secrete hormones
Testes
Organ Transport, receive and store gametes
ducts (ductus epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra)
Produce materials that support gametes and facilitate their movement
seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands
assist in the delivery of gametes
Supporting structures include the scrotum and penis
4 Function of the male reproductive system
- The testes produce sperm and male sex hormones testosterone
- the ducts transport, store and assist in maturation of sperm
- the accessory sex glands secrete most of the liquid portion of sperm
- The penis contains the urethra a passage way for ejaculation of semen and excretion of urine
specialized branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system
Gynecology
specialized study for male reproductive system
Andrology
specialized study of urinary sytem
Urology
A cutaneous out-pouching of the abdomen that supports the testes internally
scrotum
a vertical septum divides it into two sacs
scrotal septum: each sac contains a single testis
The name of the muscle causes wrinkling found in scrotal septum
Dartos muscle
How many degree from the body temperature required for the sperm to survive?
3 degrees lower than core body temperature
Which muscle elevates testes (to cool)?
Cremaster muscle in spermatic cord
Serous membrane derived from the peritoneum partially covers the testes
Tunica Vaginalis
Dense white capsule found internal to Tunica Vaginalis
Tunica albuginea - septa form 200-300 compartments called lobules
each lobule is filled with ….
2- or 3 seminiferous tubules where sperm are formed (spermatogenisis)
2 main types of sperm development cells
Spermatogenic cells - the stem cell type that gives rise to mature sperm; note: final maturation in epididymis
Sertoli cells (aka sustentacular cells - support “spermatogenesis”)
Spermatogenic cells
Primordial germ cell sin yolk sac migrate at 5th week to testes
Differentiate into spermatogonia - stay dormant until puberty
cells mature progressively as they move toward lumen of seminiferous tubule.
Order of sperm maturation
Spermatogonium - primary spermatocytes - secondary spermatocyte - spermatid - sperm cells or spermatozoon
Sertoli cells
Deep to the basement membrane tight junctions join neighbouring Sertoli cells to form the blood testis barrier that prevents an immune response against the surface antigens of the developing sperm cells
- Protect, support, and nourishing developing sperm
- Releases inhibin; regulate testosterone and FSH (Follicle stimulating Hormone)
Produce fluid for sperm transport
-phagocytose excess spermatids cytoplasm as development proceeds
-release sperm into the lumen of the seminiferous tubules
What Sertoli cells form
Blood testis barrier
What Sertoli cells release
inhibin, regulate testosterone and Focllicle stimulating hormone)
Leydig cells
AKA Interstitial cells
Located in the spaces between adjacent seminiferous tubules
responsible for producing and secreting androgens, mainly Testosterone.
Sperm development
Approx 75 days
Spermatogenesis
Decent of Testes
Testes develop near kidney on posterior abdominal wall
They descend into scrotum by passing through inguinal canal - during 7th month of fetal development