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Male Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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Reproductive structures in either sex, male or female, typically include the following basic structures:

A

Gonads, accessory glands and organs, external genetalia

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2
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What are gonads?

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organs that produce gametes (sperm/egg) and hormones

  • testes
  • ovaries
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3
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Structures of the perineum that collectively are known as

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external genitalia

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4
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Each _____ produces sperm and hormones

A

testis

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5
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Each ______ is the site of sperm maturation

A

epididymis

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6
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Each ____________ (sperm duct) conduct sperm between the testis and prostate gland

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ductus (vas) deferens

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7
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Each _________ secretes fluid that makes up most of the volume of semen

A

seminal vesicle

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8
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The _______ secretes fluid and enzymes

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prostate gland

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9
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The ___________ secrete mucus

A

bulbourethral glands

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10
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The ______ conducts semen to the exterior

A

urethra

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11
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The ____ contains erectile tissue, produces pleasurable sensations during sexual activity, and transports sperm.

A

penis

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12
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The _____ surrounds the testes

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scrotum

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13
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The testis is divided into lobules that contain the coiled _______ ______, where sperm production occurs

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seminiferous tubules

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14
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The ________ is a coiled tube through which sperm pass while completing functional maturation. It has a head, body, and tail

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epididymis

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15
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The production of sperm and the endocrine secretion of _________ from the testis is controlled by follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

A

testosterone

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16
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The production of sperm and the endocrine secretion of testosterone from the testis is controlled by _________ and _____________ produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

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follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
luteinizing hormone (LH)
17
Q

________ stimulates bone and muscle growth, establishes and maintains secondary sex characteristics, maintains the glands and organs of the male reproductive tract and has effects on libido (sexual drive)

A

Testosterone

18
Q

Each ________ ascends to enter the abdominal cavity through the superficial inguinal ring. The ductus deferens transports sperm from the epididymis

A

ductus deferens

19
Q

The _____ includes the ductus deferens and blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels that supply the testis

A

spermatic cord

20
Q

The ductus deferens enters the abdominal cavity and passes posterior to the urinary bladder to reach the ________

A

Prostate gland

21
Q

The ________ passes behind the urinary bladder to reach the prostate gland

A

ductus deferens

22
Q

The ________ also are located posterior to the urinary bladder. They produce roughly 60% of the volume of seminal fluid

A

seminal vesicles

23
Q

The _________ encircles the proximal portion of the urethra as it leaves the urinary bladder. It produces roughly 30% of the volume of seminal fluid.

A

Prostate gland

24
Q

The __________ also empty into the urethra. They secrete a thick mucus that helps neutralize acids that remain in the urethra and it also lubricates the tip of the penis

A

bulbourethral glands

25
Q

_______ includes sperm and the secretions of the structures of the rest of the male reproductive tract

A

semen

26
Q

The _____ consists of a layer of skin and underlying superficial fascia.

A

scrotum

27
Q

The left and right _______ cavities are separated by a septum of fascia.

A

scrotal

28
Q

The _____ functions to conduct urine and semen to the exterior.

A

penis

29
Q

The _____ surrounds the external urethral orifice

A

glans

30
Q

The _____ or foreskin is a fold that surrounds the tip of the penis

A

prepuce

31
Q

What makes up the axial musculature of the urogenital triangle

A
  • ischiocavernosus
  • bulbospongiosus
  • superficial transverse perineal
32
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The penis consists of ______ cylindrical columns of well-vascularized erectile tissue.

A

three

33
Q

The paired _____________are located on the dorsal side of the penis and the ______________ surrounds the urethra.

A

corpora cavernosa

corpus spongiosum

34
Q

The penis expands at the end to form the ______

A

glands

35
Q

The 3 phases associated with male sexual response

A
  • Arousal
  • Emission
  • Ejaculation
36
Q

Arousal is caused by which part of the nervous system

A

parasympathetic (point)

37
Q

Emission and ejaculation are caused by which parts of the nervous system

A

sympathetic and somatic (shoot)

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