Male Reproductive System Flashcards
Male gametes are known as…
sperm
Where are sperm produced?
the testis
Where more specifically are sperm produced?
in the seminiferous tubules
Where is testosterone produced?
in the interstitial cells
Where are interstitial cells located?
between the seminiferous tubules
What are the two accessory glands which produce fluid for sperm?
prostate gland and the seminal vesicle
What fluid is produced by the prostate gland?
a thin lubricating fluid that the sperm swim in
What fluid is produced by the seminal vesicle?
a liquid rich in fructose which provides the sperm with energy, allowing them to be motile
What two pituitary hormones effect the male reproductive system?
Interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
What is the effect of ICSH?
stimulates testosterone production in the seminiferous tubules
What does the presence of testosterone stimulate?
the production of sperm
What other parts of the male reproductive system are stimulated by the production of testosterone?
the accessory glands
What feature prevents an excessive build up of testosterone?
negative feedback control
