Male reproductive system part 2 Flashcards
what do hormones control
testicular function
what hormones are released during puberty
GnRH
GnRH stimulates cells the anterior Pituitary to produce
LH and FSH
What does LH stimulate
cells in. testis to produce testosterone
what does FSH stimulate
spermatogenesis
Sperm and fluid travel from. the seminiferous tubule–>
epididymis(propels sperm into) —> ductus (vas) deferense. —> seminal vesicle —>
The ejaculatory ducts arise from the junction of the
duct from. the seminal vessicle and the ampulla of the ductus deferens
What is the urethra?
the duct shared by the reproductive and
urinary systems
Both semen and urine pass though the
urethra
The urethra passes through the
prostate gland
(prostatic urethra), deep muscles of the perineum
(intermediate or membranous urethra), and the penis (spongy urethra)
Seminal vesicles (glands) secrete
an alkaline, viscous fluid containing fructose, and prostaglandins
Prostate is a single
donut-shaped gland that secretes a milky, slightly acidic fluid containing citric acid, proteolytic enzymes
Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) glands - secrete an
alkaline fluid during sexual arousal that neutralizes acids from urine and mucus for lubrication