Male Reproductive System Flashcards
Interstitial cells
Between the seminiferous tubules, produce testosterone
Testosterone
Male hormone that influences sperm cell development and also produces the male secondary sex characteristics
Secondary male sex characteristics
Body hair, deep voice
Epididymis
Where sperm are stored when matured of each testis
Pathway for the sperm includes
Vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra. (And glands that produce semen)
Glands that produce semen
Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral (cowpers) glands
Testicular activity is under the control of two anterior pituitary hormones
FSH - regulates sperm production
ISCH/LH - interstitial cell stimulation hormone stimulated the interstitial cells to produce testosterone
Develop within the seminiferous tubules of each testis
Spermatozoa