Male Reprodutive Flashcards

1
Q

where is testosterone made?

A

in the testes

in leydig cells

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2
Q

how many parts of the male urethra are there?

A

3

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3
Q

why is the scrotum outside of the body?

A

sperm production has to have a lower temp to be made

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4
Q

what keeps the temperature in the scrotum lower?

A

2 muscles:

  1. dartos- the wrinkles
  2. cremaster (the lifter); lifts and lowers testicles into the abdominal area
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5
Q

what allows the testes to drop at puberty?

A

spermatic cord

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6
Q

where is sperm produced?

A

seminiferous tubules

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7
Q

the seminiferous tubules converge into __________

A

tubulus rectus (straight tubules)

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8
Q

what do leading cells make?

A

testosterone

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9
Q

what are the 2 storage sites of sperm?

A
  1. rete testis

2. epidyidimis

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10
Q

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

A

rete testis

head of epidydimis

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11
Q

what is the main ejaculatory force?

A

smooth muscle of the epidydimis

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12
Q

is ejaculation sympathetic or parasympathetic

A

sympathetic

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

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13
Q

in a vasectomy what is cut off?

A

vans defrens

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14
Q

the ___________ secret 60% of sperm

A

seminal vesicles

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15
Q

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

A

PSA- prostate specific antigen

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16
Q

what are the 2 things semen is compared of

A

sperm and gland secretions

17
Q

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

A

prostaglandins

18
Q

how long does spermatogenesis take?

A

64 days

19
Q

smooth muscle that wrinkles scrotal skin

A

dartos

20
Q

bands of skeletal muscle that elevate the testes

A

cremaster

21
Q

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

A

scrotum

22
Q

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

A

spermatic cord

23
Q

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

A

epidydimis

24
Q

what does the epidydimis do?

A

a. absorb testicular fluid

b. pass nutrients to the sperm

25
Q

where does sperm go under maturation?

A

epidydimis

26
Q

propels sperm from the epididymis to the urethra

A

ductus deferans (vans defrans)

27
Q

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

A

prostate gland

28
Q

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

A

Bulbourethral Glands

29
Q

is semen alkaline?

A

yes, and the vagina is acidic

30
Q

when does spermatogenesis start in males?

A

pubrety

31
Q

during what phase do spermatogonia form into spermatocytes

A

mitosis

32
Q

spermatocytes Turin into spermatids during what phase?

A

meiosis

33
Q

spermatids form sperm

A

spermiogenesis –