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Male Reproductive System Ch.13 Flashcards

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andr/o

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male

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balan/o

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glans penis

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crypt/o

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hidden

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epididym/o

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epididymis

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genit/o

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genitalia

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gonad/o

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gonads, sex glands

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olig/o

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scanty

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orch/o…orchi/i…orchid/o…test/o

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testis

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perine/o

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perineum

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prostat/o

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prostate gland

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spermat/o…sperm/o

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spermatozoa, sperm cells

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varic/o

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dilated vein

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vas/o

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vessel; vas deferens; duct

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vesicul/o

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seminal vesicle

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-cide

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killing

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-genesis

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forming, producing, origin

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-ism

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condition

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-spadias

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slit, fissure

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brachy-

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short

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epi-

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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.

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Testes

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  • reproductive organ
  • production of sperm
  • secretion of testosterone
  • consists of seminiferous tubules (produce sperm)
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Epididymis

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  • 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

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-Nutrients to support sperm
-Production of approximately 60% of the seminal fluid
ejaculated during intercourse.

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Ejaculatory duct

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  • Duct through which semen enters the urethra

- Formed by union of the vas deferens and seminal vesicle

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Bulbourethral glands

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AKA Cowper glands

-produces alkaline fluid necessary for sperm viability.

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Prostate gland

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  • 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

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  • Organ of copulation, composed of erectile tissue

- encloses the urethra

30
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Glans penis

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Enlarged tip of the penis

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