Male Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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Interstitial cells

A

Between the seminiferous tubules, produce testosterone

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2
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Testosterone

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Male hormone that influences sperm cell development and also produces the male secondary sex characteristics

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3
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Secondary male sex characteristics

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Body hair, deep voice

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4
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Epididymis

A

Where sperm are stored when matured of each testis

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5
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Pathway for the sperm includes

A

Vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra. (And glands that produce semen)

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6
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Glands that produce semen

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Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral (cowpers) glands

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7
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Testicular activity is under the control of two anterior pituitary hormones

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FSH - regulates sperm production

ISCH/LH - interstitial cell stimulation hormone stimulated the interstitial cells to produce testosterone

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8
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Develop within the seminiferous tubules of each testis

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Spermatozoa

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