Male Reproductive System Ch.13 Flashcards
1
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andr/o
A
male
2
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balan/o
A
glans penis
3
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crypt/o
A
hidden
4
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epididym/o
A
epididymis
5
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genit/o
A
genitalia
6
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gonad/o
A
gonads, sex glands
7
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olig/o
A
scanty
8
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orch/o…orchi/i…orchid/o…test/o
A
testis
9
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perine/o
A
perineum
10
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prostat/o
A
prostate gland
11
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spermat/o…sperm/o
A
spermatozoa, sperm cells
12
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varic/o
A
dilated vein
13
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vas/o
A
vessel; vas deferens; duct
14
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vesicul/o
A
seminal vesicle
15
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-cide
A
killing
16
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-genesis
A
forming, producing, origin
17
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-ism
A
condition
18
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-spadias
A
slit, fissure
19
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brachy-
A
short
20
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epi-
A
above, upon
21
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Structures of the male reproductive system
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Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, ejaculatory duct, bulbourethral gland, prostate gland, penis.
22
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Testes
A
- reproductive organ
- production of sperm
- secretion of testosterone
- consists of seminiferous tubules (produce sperm)
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Epididymis
A
- Located on top of testes
- storage place for sperm after leaving seminiferous tubules
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Vas deferens
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- transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
- extends from the epididymis that joins the seminal vesicle.
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Seminal vesicle
-Nutrients to support sperm
-Production of approximately 60% of the seminal fluid
ejaculated during intercourse.
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Ejaculatory duct
- Duct through which semen enters the urethra
| - Formed by union of the vas deferens and seminal vesicle
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Bulbourethral glands
AKA Cowper glands
| -produces alkaline fluid necessary for sperm viability.
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Prostate gland
- triple-lobed organ situated at base of the bladder.
| - Production of a thin, alkaline substance that protects sperm against the acid environment of the vagina.
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Penis
- Organ of copulation, composed of erectile tissue
| - encloses the urethra
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Glans penis
Enlarged tip of the penis
