Male Reproductive System Flashcards
1
Q
State the 6 parts of the male reproductive system.
A
- testes
- epididymis
- urethra
- penis
- prostate glands
- vas deferens
- os penis (dogs)
2
Q
What is the main function of the testes?
A
to produce spermatozoa (sperm) by ‘spermatogenesis’.
3
Q
Where are the testes positioned in dogs?
A
scrotum behind the hind legs
4
Q
Where are the testes positioned in cats?
A
attached to perineum, ventral to the anus.
5
Q
Describe the structure of the testes
A
oval shaped, wrapped in two layers of peritoneum.
6
Q
What do ‘sertolli’ cells secrete?
A
testosterone
7
Q
What do accessory glands do?
A
secrete seminal fluids.
