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male reproductive system (urogenital) Flashcards

1
Q

list the components of the male reproductive system

A

testes
ductus deferens
accessory sex glands
urethra
penis

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2
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what is the term for male gonads

A

testes

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3
Q

The testes develop in
the abdomen and descend into the _____ through the ___________

A

scrotum
inguinal canal

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4
Q

what is the term for when testes remain completely in the abdomen in species like the elephant?

A

testiconda

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5
Q

what is the shape of testes?

A

ellipsoidal

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6
Q

describe the orientation of testes in stallions

A

long axis of testes is parallel to body axis

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7
Q

describe the orientation of testes in ruminants

A

long axis of testes is perpendicular to body axis

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8
Q

what is the term for when one testis fails to descend?

A

monorchid

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9
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what is the term for when both testes fail to descend?

A

cryptorchid

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10
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what is the thick capsule of connective tissue that covers the testes?

A

tunica albuginea

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11
Q

what does the testicular tissue consist of?

A

seminiferous tubules and interstitial tissue

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12
Q

what space does semen drain into?

A

rete testis

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13
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what drains the rete testis and pierce through the capsule to join the head of the epididymis?

A

efferent tubules

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14
Q

what are the three parts of the epididymis?

A

head
body
tail

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15
Q

how is the tail of the epididymis attached?

A

proper ligament of the testis

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16
Q

what does the tail of the epididymis continue as?

A

ductus deferens

17
Q

true or false: the ductus deferens is not considered to be part of the spermatic cord

A

false

18
Q

At the level of the deep inguinal ring, the deferent duct deviates from the rest of the contents of the spermatic cord and runs caudally above the bladder and pierces through the ___________ to enter the urethra

A

prostate gland

19
Q

The contents of the spermatic cord are wrapped by peritoneal process known as ______________

A

vaginal tunic

20
Q

what are the four accessory sex glands of the male reproductive system?

A

ampulla
vesicular gland
prostate gland
bulbourethral gland

21
Q

before the deferens duct enters the urethra, what is the significant enlargement of the duct caused by?

A

ampulla

22
Q

what species are vesicular glands not found in?

A

dogs and cats

23
Q

true or false: the prostate gland is found in all domestic species

A

true

24
Q

the prostate can appear in what two parts of some species?

A

diffused and compact

25
Q

what species is the bulbourethral gland not present in?

A

dogs
cats -> sometimes remnants are present

26
Q

what are the two parts of the male urethra?

A

pelvic part
penile part

27
Q

what muscle covers the male urethra?

A

urethralis muscle

28
Q

which part of the urethra does the deferent ducts and ducts of accessory glands enter?

A

pelvic part

29
Q

what sheath is the penis kept hidden by?

A

prepuce

30
Q

where does the body of the penis arise from?

A

ischial arch

31
Q

what is the penile tissue called?

A

corpus cavernosum

32
Q

The urethra is located on the ventral aspect of the penis and is surrounded by the ______________

A

corpus spongiosum

33
Q

what is the part of the penis called where the corpus cavernosum expands towards the tip?

A

glans

34
Q

what type of penis do dogs and cats have?

A

os penis

35
Q

what three muscles support the penis?

A

ischiocavernosus
bulbospongiosus
retractor penis

36
Q

where does blood supply to the penis come from?

A

artery of penis

37
Q

The parasympathetic fibers from the __________ innervate the penis.

A

pelvic nerve

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