Male Reprodutive

Question 1

where is testosterone made?

Answer 1

in the testes

in leydig cells

Question 2

how many parts of the male urethra are there?

Answer 2

3

Question 3

why is the scrotum outside of the body?

Answer 3

sperm production has to have a lower temp to be made

Question 4

what keeps the temperature in the scrotum lower?

Answer 4

2 muscles:

1. dartos- the wrinkles
2. cremaster (the lifter); lifts and lowers testicles into the abdominal area

Question 5

what allows the testes to drop at puberty?

Answer 5

spermatic cord

Question 6

where is sperm produced?

Answer 6

seminiferous tubules

Question 7

the seminiferous tubules converge into __________

Answer 7

tubulus rectus (straight tubules)

Question 8

what do leading cells make?

Answer 8

testosterone

Question 9

what are the 2 storage sites of sperm?

Answer 9

1. rete testis

2. epidyidimis

Question 10

where are the 2 storage sites of sperm in the male reproductive system,?

Answer 10

rete testis

head of epidydimis

Question 11

what is the main ejaculatory force?

Answer 11

smooth muscle of the epidydimis

Question 12

is ejaculation sympathetic or parasympathetic

Answer 12

sympathetic

paras,pathetic= urination and you can’t have those going on at the same time

Question 13

in a vasectomy what is cut off?

Answer 13

vans defrens

Question 14

the ___________ secret 60% of sperm

Answer 14

seminal vesicles

Question 15

this is used to see if someone has prostate infection/cancer, but it can be elevated for random reasons too

Answer 15

PSA- prostate specific antigen

Question 16

what are the 2 things semen is compared of

Answer 16

sperm and gland secretions

Question 17

____________ in semen decrease cervical mucus and stimulate reverse peristalsis in the uterus

Answer 17

prostaglandins

Question 18

how long does spermatogenesis take?

Answer 18

64 days

Question 19

smooth muscle that wrinkles scrotal skin

Answer 19

dartos

Question 20

bands of skeletal muscle that elevate the testes

Answer 20

cremaster

Question 21

sac of skin and superficial fascia that hangs outside the abdominopelvic cavity at the root of the penis

Answer 21

scrotum

Question 22

encloses PNS and SNS nerve fibers, blood vessels, and lymphatics that supply the testes

Answer 22

spermatic cord

Question 23

its head joins the efferent ductules and caps the superior aspect of the testis

Answer 23

epidydimis

Question 24

what does the epidydimis do?

Answer 24

a. absorb testicular fluid

b. pass nutrients to the sperm

Question 25

where does sperm go under maturation?

Answer 25

epidydimis

Question 26

propels sperm from the epididymis to the urethra

Answer 26

ductus deferans (vans defrans)

Question 27

doughnut-shaped gland that encircles part of the urethra inferior to the bladder

Answer 27

prostate gland

Question 28

pea-sized glands inferior to the prostate produce thick, clear mucus prior to ejaculation that neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra

Answer 28

Bulbourethral Glands

Question 29

is semen alkaline?

Answer 29

yes, and the vagina is acidic

Question 30

when does spermatogenesis start in males?

Answer 30

pubrety

Question 31

during what phase do spermatogonia form into spermatocytes

Answer 31

mitosis

Question 32

spermatocytes Turin into spermatids during what phase?

Answer 32

meiosis

Question 33

spermatids form sperm

Answer 33

spermiogenesis –